BetAmerica HELP/FAQ

Who is Bet America?
BetAmerica.com is an online race wagering service of Horse Race North Dakota, the licensed operator of live horse racing at North Dakota Horse Park. It provides this service in association with Lien Games Racing LLC, a licensed service provider in North Dakota.

Is it legal to wager in the United States?
Yes, BetAmerica.com is legal, licensed and regulated. Fully licensed and regulated by the North Dakota Racing Commission in the United States. It abides by all applicable laws and regulations. We do operate subject to certain state restrictions based on where customers are physically located. To see these restrictions, sign in, then click on the “Help/Support” tab, and then click on “State Restrictions” in the left margin.

How do I open an account with Bet America?
Simply go to our JOIN NOW page.

What information do I need to provide to open up an account?
You will need to provide your name, social security number, email and residential information.

How long does it take to open an account?
You can be up and wagering within minutes of SIGNING UP.

How much does it cost to become a member of BetAmerica?
There are no costs to become a member!

Are there any age restrictions to become a member of BetAmerica?
Yes, only players who are 21 years of age or older may open up an account with BetAmerica.

What tracks are available for wagering on at BetAmerica?
Most of the top tracks in North America and Canada are available for wagering on. Please check our TRACKS page for a complete list of available tracks.

How do I deposit funds into my account?
Once you have signed up, go to our DEPOST page under “Account”, and then choose the method of deposit. BetAmerica offers many convenient ways to deposit funds. Choose your deposit method and then follow the steps in order to fund your account.

How are wagers placed?
Wagers can be placed right up until post time. Wagers are then sent from Bet America into the pari-mutuel wagering pools for the given track. Wagers are then commingled and winners are paid full track odds.

What types of wagers are offered?
Our wagering menu will be virtually identical to the menu provided at the given track.

Are transactions confidential?
Yes, all wagers are confidential.

When will my winnings appear in my account?
Your winning wagers will appear in your account within a few minutes of the official race results being posted at the track.

Is it possible to cancel a wager?
Once a wager is submitted, you may not cancel it.

Can I see a record of my wagers?
Yes, you can see a complete record of your wagers by going to our WAGER HISTORY page.

What happens when a horse that has been scratched is part of my wager?
Depending on the track, your scratched selection may be replaced with the post time favorite or refunded. In the event that a track refunds any portion of your wager, it will be immediately reflected in your wagering account.

Are winners paid full track odds?
Yes, winners are paid full track odds on all wagers.

How do I make a withdrawal from my account?
Once you have signed up, to make a withdrawal from your account, go to our WITHDRAW FUNDS page and complete the required steps to withdraw your funds.

If there is a problem with my account, who do I contact?
If you have any problems with your wagering account, please contact our customer support team via our CONTACT page.

What information is BetAmerica required by law to give to the IRS concerning account activity?
By federal law, any wager which results in proceeds of $600.00 or more must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), if the amount of such proceeds is at least 300 times as large as the amount wagered. Any wager which results in proceeds of more than $5000.00 is subject to withholding, if the amount of such proceeds is at least 300 times as large as the amount wagered.

Is my personal account information secure?
All personal account information is strictly confidential.

How can I watch the live races?
Click on the VIDEO link at the top of the page and then choose Video 1 or Video 2 to display the video pop up window. You can watch 2 tracks simultaneously.