Xpressbet

Xpressbet is the advance-deposit wagering platform of 1/ST Racing (formerly The Stronach Group), the parent company of Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Pimlico Race Course (home of the Preakness Stakes), Laurel Park, and Golden Gate Fields. It is the house ADW of the largest racetrack operator in the United States outside of Churchill Downs.

Overview

Xpressbet has operated since the early 2000s and runs on 1/ST Technology, the Stronach Group's in-house racing software stack that also powers totalizator and wagering infrastructure at 1/ST's tracks. The ADW is authorized in most of the 30-ish states where multi-jurisdictional racing ADWs are legal. Age minimums are 18 in most states, 21 in Alabama, Arizona, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Washington.

Welcome Offer / Signup Bonus

The headline Xpressbet welcome offer is a 10% rebate on all wagering action for the first 30 days, up to $1,000 in bonus credit — meaning a new user who bets $10,000 across the first month earns $1,000 in rebate credit. This is one of the most generous welcome structures in the category because it rewards real handle rather than a single deposit.

Track Coverage

Xpressbet carries the full 1/ST racing content (Santa Anita, Gulfstream, Pimlico, Laurel, Golden Gate) plus the rest of the US thoroughbred and harness menu and major international tracks. Because Pimlico hosts the Preakness Stakes, Xpressbet is one of the best destinations to bet into the Preakness pools directly. The Stronach 5 (a rotating multi-race Pick 5 sequence across 1/ST tracks) is an Xpressbet signature product.

Pricing (Takeout + Rebates)

Host-track takeouts apply. The rewards side is the 1/ST Rewards program — two points per dollar wagered base rate, with multipliers on signature products (5x points every Friday on the Stronach 5, 6x points on the 20-cent Rainbow 6). Points convert to betting credit at standard ADW ratios. Combined with the 10%-for-30-days welcome offer and periodic volume rebate leaderboards, Xpressbet is among the best rebate venues in the category for players who bet 1/ST tracks heavily.

Banking

Debit card, ACH, PayPal, Play+, wire, and cash at 1/ST track cages in participating states. Withdrawals via ACH, PayPal, check, or Play+. Full KYC at signup. Minimum deposit is $10.

Live Streaming and Handicapping Tools

Free live streams across the track menu, with particularly high-quality feeds from the 1/ST tracks. Handicapping tools include integrated past performances, Equibase speed figures, and the 1/ST Bet Daily content portal. Xpressbet's pick-ticket entry is solid and its multi-race wagering grid is among the better ones in the category for exotic bettors.

Regulatory Reality

Xpressbet holds ADW authorizations under the Interstate Horseracing Act via The Stronach Group's multi-state racing licenses and direct permits from each host state racing commission. Because 1/ST owns track licenses in California, Florida, Maryland, and elsewhere, Xpressbet's hub structure is unusually clean — the same company that runs the tote at Pimlico and Santa Anita is running the ADW accepting the wagers. The multi-state age-minimum differences (18 vs 21) reflect each state racing commission's local rules.

User Experience

The Xpressbet web and mobile apps are functional and racing-focused. The UI is less flashy than Caesars or NYRA Bets but more feature-rich for exotic betting than most of the sportsbook-attached racebooks. Customer service is US-based and responsive. The 1/ST Rewards integration and Stronach 5 content give Xpressbet a distinctive identity that appeals to serious players.

The Bottom Line

Xpressbet is a top-tier pure racing ADW — broad track coverage, a genuinely strong welcome offer (10% rebate for 30 days on all action), the best access to 1/ST signature products like the Stronach 5 and the Preakness pools, and a solid rewards program. For a volume player who bets West Coast and Mid-Atlantic tracks regularly, this is one of the two or three ADWs worth holding an account with alongside DRF Bets and NYRA Bets.