Rhode Island Horse Racing Sites & Offers

Currently, there is no live horse racing taking place anywhere in the state of Rhode Island. In fact, there hasn’t been any live horse racing in the state since Narragansett Park closed its doors to thoroughbred racing on September 4, 1978. A second thoroughbred track began racing when Lincoln Downs opened on July 7, 1947. That track closed on August 9, 1976.

Simulcast wagering is offered at both of the state’s casinos – Twin River Casino in Lincoln – built on the site of Lincoln Downs – and Twin River Tiverton Casino.

In addition, ADW wagering is offered in Rhode Island by TwinSpires, TVG, AmWager, NYRA Bets, DRF Bets, 1/ST BET, and Dayatthetrack.com. 

Rhode Island Best Horse Betting Offers

RI Horse Betting Sites and Mobile Apps

• AmWager
• TwinSpires
• TVG
• DRF Bets
• NYRA Bets
• 1/ST BET
• DayAtTheTrack.com

TOP Bonus Bets by Rhode Island Horse Betting Sites

AmWager Rhode Island

AmWager offers new players in Rhode Island the chance to choose their own signup bonus from among two options. Firstly, there’s a $300 first-deposit match. To gain the total value of the bonus, players must make the first deposit of $100 and then wager at least $100 through their first 30 days as an AmWager customer. The second option is a $500 cash-back offer. Players who opt for this signup bonus will receive 10 percent cash back on every wager during their first 30 days as an AmWager customer. To access the full $500 cash back they would need to wager at least $5,000 over that initial 30-day period.

Betting Features: pool wagering, race replays, free bet, current and historical horse race results.

TwinSpires RI

TwinSpires offers a $200 signup bonus to new customers. The $200 bonus cash will be credited instantly after $500 in completed wagers are played.

Betting Features: Free live video streaming (HD live and replay) on Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter horse racing and race replays nationwide, free handicapping tips, swap positions quickly for Exacta, Tri & Supers.

1/ST BET RI

1/ST BET’s new players can choose from among three signup bonus options. They can get a $20 match for their first $20 wagered, a $100 match for their first $500 wagered, or a $10 match per $100 up to a total match of $500. A bettor would need to wager $5,000 to max out the latter offer. They have 90 days to fulfill the bonus requirements of each offer.

Betting Features: Rewards points every Tuesday and other weekly offers.

DRF Bets

New players at DRF Bets get a 100 percent matching first deposit bonus worth up to $200.

Betting Features: stakes preview, unlimited DRF Classic and Formulator Past Performances, Free Beyer Speed Figures.

NYRA Bets Rhode Island

At NYRA Bets, newcomers receive a $25 free bet, as well as a 100 percent matching first deposit bonus worth a maximum of $200.

Betting Features: Free live video streaming (HD live and replay) on Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter horse racing and race replays nationwide, free handicapping tips, swap positions quickly for Exacta, Tri & Supers.

Major US Horse Betting Events That You Can Bet On In RI

Horse Racing History

The people of Rhode Island voted to approve a measure legalizing parimutuel betting on May 18, 1934, by an almost 3-1 margin. The next day, the Narragansett Racing Association announced plans for a $1 million race track and steeplechase course in Pawtucket on the site of a former airport. On June 6, 1934, the Narragansett Racing Association was awarded the state’s first horse racing permit. Construction of the track, featuring a one-mile oval, was completed in less than two months for $1.2 million. Narragansett Park opened on August 1, 1934.

The legendary Seabiscuit posted his first career victory at Narragansett Park. On September 19, 1942, the greatest moment in Rhode Island horse racing took place at Narragansett Park. The track hosted a match race between Triple Crown winner Whirlaway and 1942 Preakness Stakes winner Alsab. Finally, Alsab won the race by a nose.

Rhode Island Online Horse Betting FAQs