HorsePlay.com

 Review

What Makes HorsePlay Different From Other Sweepstakes Casinos?

It’s easy to see how HorsePlay differs from other casinos. It’s the only platform where the results are determined by horse race outcomes.

If you live in a state where HorsePlay operates but real-money online casinos are not legal, this platform is a solid alternative to other types of online gambling.

Even though the mechanics behind this casino are what makes it unique, you won’t really notice them very much – at least no more than you would the random number generators that determine the results of your slot game at a real-money casino or sweepstakes casino.

HorsePlay stands out from the competition by its:

• Unique Parimutuel Casino Betting System

• Up to $500 Welcome Offer Match

• 24-Hour, Weekend, Monthly & Seasonal Tournaments

• Customer Service: Live Chat Support

I awarded HorsePlay a 9.2 for its Comparison rating because it offers a unique style of wagering. It also offers solid purchase bonuses, ongoing tournaments, and live chat customer service.

HorsePlay Hands-on Review

Playing on Desktop

HorsePlay.com offers a great desktop experience.

I was able to find all the links I needed to manage my account, access promotions, and make deposits and withdrawals by clicking on my account icon. All of these links were also accessible in the footer of any page.

During my load tests, games all took around eight seconds to launch. This is slightly quicker than at most sites, where the process usually takes around 10 seconds.

The website offers a pleasant design and is devoid of loud music and sounds (other than in-game soundtracks, of course), so it’s a pleasant place to play for a few hours.

HorsePlay’s site offers a great player experience that’s in line with what is available on other sites, so I awarded it a 9.2 rating for User Experience.

Playing on Mobile

Though HorsePlay only offers a mobile app for iOS (sorry, Android users!), gameplay on the mobile site is smooth.

My experience using the HorsePlay.com casino app was solid. I loved the mobile casino app itself, its ease of use, and its smooth gameplay.

Downloading the app was easy too. To find it, open the Apple Store on your iPhone and search “HorsePlay”. The exact title is “HorsePlay Real Money Games” with the subtitle “b spot”.

I normally wouldn’t mention Apple Store ratings in a personal review, but I was pretty impressed. It gets 4.4 stars and has nearly 6,000 reviews!

Since the app is only available in the Apple Store, Android users will need to use mobile browsers to play.

Though the mobile site isn’t as streamlined as the app (I struggled to scroll through the games), it still provides a pretty good experience for when you’re playing on the go.

The mobile site features all of the same games as the app and desktop site.

Really, the only downside of playing on my mobile browser versus the app was the usability of the lobby and homepage.

Just as with the website, you’ll need to verify your identity before you can play on the app. You also need to be at least 21 years old to play on the HorsePlay mobile app.

Is HorsePlay Casino Legit?

Based on my research, yes, HorsePlay is a legitimate gaming site. It’s owned by Game Play Network, Inc., an advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platform.

It is regulated by the Federal Interstate Horseracing Act and state laws.

Game Play Network is based out of Los Angeles, though it owns a master license in Oregon.

Game Play Network also has a partnership with High 5 Games, which owns the popular sweepstakes platform, High 5 Casino.

Currently, HorsePlay.com is only available in 18 states, including the following:

• Alabama

• California

• Colorado

• Delaware

• Florida

• Kansas

• Montana

• North Dakota

• New Hampshire

• New Mexico

• New York

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• Rhode Island

• South Dakota

• Vermont

• Wisconsin

• Wyoming

Customer Support

There are two main ways to contact customer service at HorsePlay, including live chat support and email.

There’s an extensive FAQ page that covers most basic questions, and you can also try reaching out through HorsePlay’s social media channels.

If you need customer support, you can email [email protected] or start a live chat by scrolling to the footer of any page and clicking “Live chat”.

Self-Exclusion & Player Safety

HorsePlay offers player safety information as well as tools to help you practice safe gameplay.

Scroll down to any page footer and click "Responsible Social Gaming" to find this information.

RSG tools offered by HorsePlay include the following:

• Player safety information

• Deposit limits

• Timeouts

• Self-exclusion

To set a deposit limit, timeout, or self-exclusion, click on your account icon and then click on “Responsible Gaming”. Here, you’ll find all the tools you need to set limits.

Limits are immediately imposed after setting a first-time limit or lowering a limit, but limit increases will take the following timeframes to take effect if you’re raising them:

• Daily limits: 24 hours

• Weekly limits: 7 days

• Monthly limits: 30 days

To request self-exclusion, you’ll need to download and fill out the GPN self-exclusion form (this can be found on the "Responsible Gaming” page) and upload it to your account, fax it, or mail it to HorsePlay.

New York players will need to self-exclude through the NY Gaming Commission.

You cannot undo self-exclusions; when the process is complete, your HorsePlay account will be closed.

How To Join HorsePlay 

It’s much easier to join HorsePlay than it is to sign up at most sweepstakes casinos or even real-money casinos. All you need to do is to follow the below steps.

1. Click the “Claim Now” or similar type button to get to the HorsePlay homepage.

2. Click “Sign Up”.

3. Enter your personal information, including your name, address, and the last four digits of your social security number (your full social security number if you live in New York).

4. Confirm you’re at least 21 years old, that you accept the terms and conditions, and that you understand all payouts are determined by horse races by checking the box.

HorsePlay will verify your information once you submit your personal information, including your social security number.

As soon as your account is verified, your welcome bonus should be available for immediate gameplay.

HorsePlay Welcome Offer

There are two welcome offers available at HorsePlay.com, both of which are detailed below.

Once your account has been verified, your no-purchase bonus will be added to your account balance.

HorsePlay also offers a first-purchase bonus and a second-purchase bonus, which I explain in detail in the corresponding sections.

I awarded HorsePlay a 9 Bonus rating because it has a solid no-deposit bonus as well as several purchase bonuses.

The rating would have been higher, but I deducted a few points because all Freeplay welcome bonus funds come with a 10x wagering requirement.

First Purchase Bonus

New players can get a 100% welcome offer match of up to $20 FREE when they deposit $10 or more.

To claim this bonus, follow the above steps to sign up for a HorsePlay account. You don't need a bonus code.

You must then purchase one of the following wager packages:

• $10 Package

• $20 Package

Your 100% match will be added to your account.

Or, get a 200% credit match when making a first deposit of at least $40.

Then, purchase one of the following wager packages:

• $40 Package

• $100 Package

• $250 Package

To reveal if you’ve won, you must play your wager credits.

Once you’ve played your credits and revealed if your previously placed horse race wagers have won, you’ll be able to cash out any winnings.

First-Purchase Bonus Terms and Conditions

• Promotional Period: July 10th to December 31st, 2024

• Get a 100% credit match on a first deposit and wager package purchase of at least $10

• Get a 200% credit match on a first deposit and wager package purchase of at least $40

• No promo code is needed

• 10x wagering requirements

• Valid ONLY for players in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin

• Wagering requirements must be cleared within 30 days

Promotions for Existing Players

There are also promotions for existing players, including purchase promos and HorsePlay tournaments. You can check out the full details on these promotions in the sections below.

I awarded HorsePlay a 9.1 “Promotions” rating because it offers plenty of tournaments and sometimes it offers purchase bonuses, including freeplay days and bonus backs for existing players.

HorsePlay Tournaments

HorsePlay offers several different tournaments throughout the month. Here are all the different tournaments offered on a regular basis:

• Tuesday & Wednesday Spins Tournaments: $1,000 Freeplay Prize Pot

• Weekend Tournaments: $2,000 Freeplay Prize Pot

• Monthly Tournaments: $10,000 Freeplay Prize Pot

To participate in HorsePlay.com tournaments, follow these instructions:

• Manually opt-in by opening the tournament card on the “Promotions” page and clicking “Join”.

• Play qualifying games (see the “Tournaments” page for details).

• Earn 1 point for every $0.01 you win by playing credits.

• Potentially climb the leaderboard with every point you earn!

Tournament Terms & Conditions

• 1x wagering requirement on all winnings

• Freeplay Bonus will be credited up to 4 business days after tournament ends

• Tiebreakers will be determined by the player who reached the score first

• Site terms & conditions apply

Other HorsePlay Bonuses

From time to time, HorsePlay offers other types of bonuses, such as Freeplay Friday and Bounceback Bonuses.

Freeplay Fridays: Get Freeplay credits for every minimum deposit and corresponding credit buy. This bonus works similarly to the other purchase promos.

Bounceback Bonuses: Get a percentage back on net losses up to a maximum threshold in the form of Freeplay credits when you make a qualifying deposit and corresponding credit buy and incur net losses during the bonus period.

Banking Methods Breakdown

HorsePlay offers three options for deposits and two options for withdrawals, including debit and credit cards and ACH bank transfers.

I gave HorsePlay an 8.9 Cashier rating because it only accepts three deposit methods and two withdrawal methods – the fact that your withdrawal will be processed to the same method used to make your deposit also lowered this score a bit.

Deposits

This betting site doesn’t charge for deposits or withdrawals, but there is a minimum deposit amount of $10. The maximum deposit amount is $250 per transaction.

HorsePlay.com accepts the following deposit methods:

• Visa

• MasterCard

• Discover

• Diners Club

• JCB

• FastTrack Cash (ACH).

Once your deposit has been processed, your funds and any Freeplay Cash will be automatically credited to your account.

Purchases Terms & Conditions

• Minimum deposit amount is $10

• Maximum deposit amount is $250

• Accounts with deposited funds and no wagering activity for 12 consecutive months will assess a maintenance fee of up to $10 per month

Withdrawals

HorsePlay offers two withdrawal methods: ACH bank transfer and check by mail.

To make a withdrawal:

1. Click on your account icon.

2. Click “Account Balance”.

3. Click “Withdraw”.

4. Choose your withdrawal method (must match your payment method).

5. Enter your withdrawal amount.

6. Click “Confirm”.

There is no minimum threshold for withdrawals.

If you made a deposit by ACH bank transfer, your withdrawal will be processed using the same method.

If you pay with a credit card, you’ll receive a check by mail, which can take 5 to 7 business days to receive. Most other withdrawals take 5 to 10 business days.

Redemptions Terms & Conditions

• No minimum withdrawal threshold

• Maximum withdrawal limits may be set for some players

• Multiple withdrawals may impose a fee

What Games Are Offered?

HorsePlay doesn’t offer very many games, though most of the 80 or so in its library are ones I hadn’t seen at any other online casino.

This can be a double-edged sword.

On one hand, you don’t want to see all of the same games on every platform. On the other, are the games any good if they’re not available anywhere else?

The good news is that HorsePlay offers at least a few of the most popular games, including Demi Gods II, Parrots Rock, and Lucky Wild 7s.

I was pleasantly surprised by the game quality and equally happy to see that HorsePlay’s parent company has a partnership with High 5 Games, one of my favorite iGaming designers and parent company of High 5 Casino, which also happens to be one of my favorite sweepstakes casinos.

I rated HorsePlay an 8.9 for its Games score because it only has around 80 games total and there are no game return-to-player percentages (RTPs), as wins and losses are dictated by horse race outcomes.

HorsePlay Slots 

HorsePlay offers 72 slot and spinner games, which are similar to slots, including seven “reel classics”.

Though I didn’t recognize most of the games in HorsePlay’s library, there were a few favorites, including:

• Da Vinci Diamonds

• Demi Gods II

• Parrots Rock

• Golden Bars

• Lucky Wild 7s

• Gypsy

• Atlantis Thunder

• Hoot Loot

Arcade Games

There are eight arcade games at HorsePlay including two bingo games and Aces High.

I was also able to play a horse racing-themed game, the Ruby Races.

A few more examples of arcade games at HorsePlay include:

• Free Hand Video Poker

• In the Black

• Pixie Riches Bingo

• Touchdown Tap

• Lost City of Gold

HorsePlay RTPs

HorsePlay casino doesn’t post the odds of its games. But that’s partially because your “wins” are already determined when you purchase your package.

Since you’re purchasing parimutuel bets that are based on horse race outcomes, the games you play don’t really matter.

Just pick the games that look the most appealing.

Horseplay Casino Conclusion

Its use of horse race outcomes to determine whether you win or lose an online game is wildly creative. It’s this feature alone that helps it stand out from other platforms, including real-money casinos and sweepstakes or social casinos.

Despite the similarities, it’s important to remember that HorsePlay.com isn’t a sweepstakes casino. Your bets, if you choose to sign up for an account, will be real-money parimutuel horse race bets.

While HorsePlay.com is very different from any other gambling platform, there are a few features you’ll recognize from other betting and betting-adjacent sites.

The games are similar to the ones you’d find at most sweepstakes casinos and categories include spinners and arcade games. Payments and withdrawals work similarly to how they would at their sweepstake or real-money counterparts, too.

The two new-player bonuses are certainly generous enough: a first-purchase promo of a 100% credit match on $10 and $20 purchases or a first-purchase promo of a 200% credit match on $40, $100, and $250 purchases are solid deals.