Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xpressbet?

Xpressbet, LLC is an Advanced Deposit Wagering service that enables account holders to watch and wager on Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter Horse races, at more than 190 US and international tracks, online, by phone or mobile device.

Is Xpressbet legal?

Xpressbet is a legal, US-based, Advanced Deposit Wagering service, licensed and regulated in many states. Money wagered through Xpressbet is commingled with track wagering pools. All wagers are safe and secure.

How much does it cost to join?

There are no fees to enjoy basic Xpressbet online and telephone services:

• No charge to open an account
• No charge for certain types of deposits
• No charge for certain methods of withdrawal
• No per-wager surcharges
• No membership fees
• No charge for basic audio/video services

Some premium services, such as FedEx delivery, credit card deposits and Platinum Live Teller wagers, do carry additional charges.

What are your advantages?

• Fast enrollment system gets you wagering in no time.
• No fees. No membership, monthly, or per-wager surcharges.
• Direct deposit of funds into your personal account by ACH, cash, credit card, debit card, certified and personal check, wire transfer or money order (some restrictions apply).
• Funds can be withdrawn online, by phone, or in person.
• Winnings are automatically credited to your account immediately following the race.
• Secure, safe wagering with full track-odds payouts.
• Legal, licensed and based in the United States.

Can I watch the races live online?

Xpressbet offers the sharpest available streaming video of races from all of our tracks. Visit Xpressbet’s Available Tracks to see which tracks and states are currently available.

Is Xpressbet open to Pennsylvania residents?

Yes, depending on where you live.

Under Pennsylvania State law, Pennsylvania residents may only open wagering accounts with licensed racetracks located within a certain distance of their homes. Xpressbet only opens wagering accounts for eligible Pennsylvania residents on behalf of the entities that own The Meadows harness racetrack in Washington, Pennsylvania. These account opening and management functions are provided through a vendor services agreement between Xpressbet and The Meadows entities.

Xpressbet holds a vendor license issued by the Pennsylvania State Harness Racing Commission, which regulates all aspects of the services provided to The Meadows entities. All wagering instructions provided to live telephone tellers from Pennsylvania residents are handled by employees of The Meadows entities located at a call center within the racetrack enclosure of The Meadows. All wagering instructions provided to live telephone tellers from non-Pennsylvania residents are handled by Xpressbet employees from Xpressbet’s call center in Beaverton, Oregon.

To reduce confusion among Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents, Xpressbet has agreed to license the trademark "Xpressbet" to The Meadows entities.

How do I know transactions are secure?

Xpressbet has security safeguards built into our systems. The only way for authorized members to place wagers, reference information, and make deposits or withdrawals to Xpressbet accounts is by using protected personal ID numbers and/or passwords.

How do I know my money is secure?

As required by the terms of our license with the Oregon Racing Commission, Xpressbet has ensured that account holder funds are properly held and maintained in a custody account at an FDIC-insured bank (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.). These funds are not used for any purpose except to facilitate the wagering activities and other instructions or agreements of account holders. Funds in the custody account shall remain the property of the account holders for all purposes, until wagered by the account holder or otherwise withdrawn or used in accordance with the account holder's instruction or agreement.

What are the requirements to open an account?

• Individuals must be 21 years of age. State racing commission regulations require Xpressbet to ask for your Social Security Number and to verify your state of residence.
• Unfortunately, residents of the following states and territories cannot open accounts for legal reasons: Alaska, Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.
• Pennsylvania residents located within 35 miles of Harrah's Chester Downs, Philadelphia Park, Penn National, Pocono Downs or Presque Isle are prohibited from opening Xpressbet accounts.
• Canadian residents may not open new accounts.

How do I open an account?

• By phone:
  • Call us at 866.88XPRESS or 866.889.7737
  • Daily 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM Eastern Time
• Online:
  • Click here to open an account

How fast can I open an account?

You can open an Xpressbet account within minutes. Funds must be deposited to your account before you can begin to wager and initial deposits must be a minimum of $25.00 in all states and jurisdictions.

Can I wager immediately?

Once you deposit funds into your account you can begin wagering with Xpressbet. Click here for more information on deposits.

How do I place a wager?

We offer wagering online, by phone and mobile device. You can use the same account for all three.

• Online: Visit www.xpressbet.com. Sign in with your User Name and Password.
• Phone: Call 866.88XPRESS, or 866.889.7737. Provide your Account Number and Password, or PIN number.
• Mobile Device: Account holders can now wager with an iPhone, Blackberry or Android Device. Click here for more information.

What types of wagers are available?

Xpressbet offers most of the wagers available at the track — including exotic wagers such as trifecta, superfecta, pick 3, pick 4, pick 5 and pick 6. Money wagered through Xpressbet is commingled with existing racetrack pools.

What type of wager information do you offer?

Xpressbet’s no-fee, basic service provides all you need to play the races — program information, scratches and changes, live odds and more. Additional, more extensive and detailed handicapping information, such as past performances, tip sheets, and analysis, is for sale in the Pro Shop, and can be ordered and downloaded directly from the Xpressbet site.

Do you pay full odds on all winning wagers?

Yes. Since money wagered through an Xpressbet account is commingled with existing racetrack pools, Xpressbet pays full track odds on all wagers accepted through the system.

How do I deposit money into my account?

You can deposit money into your Xpressbet account in several ways:

• Online
• By phone
• By mail
• By wire
• In person

Xpressbet accepts the following types of deposits:

• Xpressfund (Electronic Funds Transfer or ACH)
• VISA and MasterCard Credit/debit cards
• Check/money order
• Wire transfer
• Cash

How do I withdraw money from my account?

Your account is credited immediately following a winning wager. You can withdraw these funds at any time. You can request withdrawals online, by phone or in person. Visit Funding for more information.

What tracks are available for wagering?

Xpressbet offers an extensive menu of Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter Horse races and tracks.

Visit Xpressbet’s Available Tracks to see which tracks and states are currently available.

Visit Restrictions to review a list of limitations by state.

Why are some tracks not available for wagering?

Xpressbet offers wagering at more than 190 US and international tracks — including Santa Anita, Gulfstream, New York Racing Association, Churchill Downs, Arlington Park, Fair Grounds and many more. We would like to offer wagering and video for every track, but some are not available due to contractual restrictions.

What are the hardware and software requirements for using Xpressbet?

Xpressbet is designed to provide fast and efficient online wagering, as well as sharp, auto-adjusting, live streaming video. The quality and speed of your computer and your network connection can affect performance. The minimum system requirements are :

• Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, Windows 7
• 256 MB RAM
• Internet Explorer 8 and above or Firefox 5 and above, Safari 3.1.2 or later, Chrome
• MAC OS X on Safari 3.1.2 or later or Firefox 5 and above
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Do I need to buy or download special software?

You do not need to purchase any additional software to use Xpressbet. Once you open an account, just access our web site at www.xpressbet.com and Sign In with your User Name and Password to begin wagering.