Everyone knows that a day at the races is about as much fun as you can have. But let’s be real – sometimes there’s a big race coming up that you’d love to bet on but there’s no way you justify flying 2,000 miles to see it in person. Fear not! You can legally open wagering accounts online in most states, which lets you watch and play the ponies from the comfort of home. Betting accounts for horse racing are called ADWs (which stands for account deposit wagering – fancy!) and it’s never been easier to open one. Here are nine reasons why you should do that immediately:
First of all, the sign-up process is really simple; don’t be intimidated if you’ve never bet online before!
Finding out the race time, betting on it and then watching the livestream is as easy as turning on your computer:
If you want to bet with friends, you can anywhere – that’s what apps are for! You can even watch the races live on your phone.
But if you’re at home, you can dress up … or down. Really, really down. Whatever makes you comfortable.
You can take as much or as little time as you like to place your bet – no pressure to hurry because there’s no line behind you!
You can follow what people who really know horse racing are saying through Twitter to get the inside scoop on which horse to bet:
When you win big you can gloat as much as you want without fear of looking like a jerk:
Similarly, if your sure-thing bet doesn’t come in, you can act just as upset as you feel:
And finally, let’s be honest. We all know this to be true:
So open up an online account and get started playing the ponies whenever and wherever you like!