Lien Games was also the parent company of, another horse racing site that was acquired by Churchill Downs Inc in 2017 and merged into its TwinSpires brand. Lien Games Racing, LLC is not exactly a household name, but it is a legitimate horse racing services provider based out of Fargo, North Dakota that has processed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of wagers through its online and in-person operations. Lien Games Racing, LLC operates the website and holds licenses from both the North Dakota Racing Commission ( see license) and the Montana Board of Horse Racing.