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1/ST BET grades better on the weighted mix of trust score, payout reliability, bonus posture, and regional reach. DRF Bets can still be the better fit if one of its specific strengths matters more to you than the overall balance.
1/ST BET is the consumer-facing advance-deposit wagering brand from 1/ST for horse-racing bettors.
Horse racing betting with Daily Racing Form data & handicapping tools
Use this section when the overall verdict is close or when one specific factor matters more than the aggregate score.
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4.0/5DRF Bets
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76/100DRF Bets
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2026-04-17DRF Bets
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3 methods| Feature | 1/ST BET | DRF Bets |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Trust Score | 76/100 | 44/100 |
| Review Coverage | Verified | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-17 | 2026-04-08 |
| Signup Bonus | See current racing offer | Varies; deposit bonus + DRF past performances |
| Market | Horse racing | Horse racing |
| Regulatory Type | LICENSED | LICENSED |
| Founded | 2017 | |
| Parent Company | Daily Racing Form | |
| Min Deposit | $10 | |
| Min Withdrawal | ||
| Withdrawal Speed | PayPal 24-48hrs; ACH 3-5 days | |
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| License | {"states":["AZ","CO","CT","DE","FL","IL","IN","IA","KY","LA","MA","MD","MI","MN","MS","MO","NE","NJ","NM","NY","ND","OH","OK","PA","RI","TX","VA","WV"],"excludedStates":["NV","CA"],"licenseType":"Multi-state LICENSED","year":"2017"} | |
| Regions available | 64 | 28 |
| Payment Methods | 3 methods |
The table below compares 1/ST BET and DRF Bets across the same core discovery metrics: rating, trust score, bonus posture, market type, regulatory posture, founding year, banking minimums, payout speed, app/support signals, licensing, regional reach, and payment-method breadth.
Start with province, territory, or regional availability and regulatory type, then use trust score, payout speed, and bonus posture as your next filters. Trust score is always shown on a 0-100 scale here, and it should be treated as a risk floor rather than a tiny tiebreaker between two otherwise similar platforms.
If you want a narrative head-to-head, open the canonical comparison page. You can also browse 406 tracked platforms or jump to Canada rankings when regional eligibility matters more than national positioning.
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