Chalkboard

Chalkboard is a real-money pick'em DFS app from Taild Sports Inc. that grew out of a group chat product, and that is still the core of it. You pick More or Less on 2 to 8 players, and every entry and every score lands in a chat Board shared with your friends. Payouts reach 5,000x on a single entry, and withdrawals are processed every hour.

This review covers the FLEXFAM welcome offer, the Boards and entry formats, how banking works and which states can play.

Chalkboard review

New customers: Use Code FLEXFAM for a Free Pick + 50% Deposit Match up to $500

• Enter code FLEXFAM when you sign up.
• A free pick lands on your account as soon as registration is complete, and you do not need to deposit to get it.
• Make a first deposit of $10 or more and Chalkboard matches 50% of it in bonus funds, up to $500.
• A $1,000 first deposit collects the full $500 in bonus funds.
• Bonus funds cannot be withdrawn directly. Play them through and the winnings are yours to cash out.
• 18+ (19+ in NE; 21+ in MA). New customers only.

Click HERE to claim the Chalkboard welcome offer

Chalkboard best features

Most pick'em apps bolt a chat onto the product, but Chalkboard started as the chat and built the pick'em around it.

Boards: group chat with picks inside

A Board is a chat room for you and your friends where every entry you submit drops into the conversation, and live scores follow as the games play out. A Sunday slate ends up feeling closer to a fantasy league than a solo app session.

More/Less picks up to 5,000x

Entries hold 2 to 8 player picks, and the multiplier grows with each one you add, up to 5,000x on a full card. Daily alternate lines let you move a projection up or down for a different payout, and spreads and totals picks sit alongside the player stats.

Shield Play, Max entries and cash out

Shield Play is the insurance format: one or two misses still pay a reduced amount. Max entries need every pick to hit in return for the top multiplier. Once you have joined Chalkboard, you can also cash out a live entry early on NFL, NBA and MLB games rather than sweating the last leg.

Same Game Picks and live lines

Same Game Picks let you combine correlated picks from one matchup, with sport-specific limits on which combinations are allowed. Live in-game picks and live stat tracking keep the app useful after kickoff.

XP packs and Chalkboard Pulls

Playing earns XP, and XP opens daily promo packs with free or boosted entries. Chalkboard Pulls are digital sports card packs with real trading card rewards, which is a fun thing to open between slates.

Pros and cons of Chalkboard

Here is what we like about Chalkboard, plus two things to keep in mind.

Pros

✅ Free pick at sign-up plus a 50% deposit match up to $500 with code FLEXFAM

✅ Group chat Boards where picks and scores drop into the conversation

✅ Payouts up to 5,000x with Shield Play insurance available

✅ Cash out on live entries and daily alternate lines

✅ Withdrawals processed hourly from 8 AM to 2 AM ET

Cons

❌ App only, so no desktop play

❌ Bonus funds must be played through before winnings can be withdrawn

How to get started with Chalkboard

1. Click HERE to open your Chalkboard account and enter code FLEXFAM.
2. Download the Chalkboard app for iOS or Android and allow location access.
3. Register with your name, email, date of birth and address for verification.
4. Check your account for the free pick, which is added right after sign-up.
5. Deposit $10 or more by debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo or bank transfer to collect the 50% match.
6. Create or join a Board with friends, or go straight to the lobby.
7. Pick More or Less on at least two players, set your entry amount and submit your first entry.

What can you pick on with Chalkboard?

Player stat lines are the foundation, with several formats on top.

More/Less player picks: Over or under on points, yards, rebounds, strikeouts and other listed stats.

Alternate lines: Move a projection up or down and the multiplier adjusts to match.

Spreads and totals picks: Team-level picks against the number or on the combined score.

Same Game Picks: Correlated picks from a single matchup on one entry.

Shield Play and Max entries: Choose insurance against a miss or go for the full multiplier.

Live picks: In-game lines with the option to cash out before the final whistle.

Sports covered by Chalkboard

The NFL, NBA and MLB get the deepest menus and full cash out support, and the lobby covers more than ten leagues in all.

• Baseball (MLB)
• Basketball (NBA)
• College basketball
• College football
• Esports
• Football (NFL)
• Hockey (NHL)
• MMA (UFC)
• Soccer
• WNBA

Banking at Chalkboard

Deposits can be made by debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo or online bank transfer once you have created your account. The minimum deposit is $10.

Withdrawals go to a verified U.S. bank account in your name. Requests are processed at the top of every hour from 8 AM to 2 AM ET, funds often arrive within 12 hours, and the cap is $5,000 per 24 hours.

Where is Chalkboard available?

Real-money Chalkboard pick'em is open in 30 states plus Washington, DC, and the app confirms your location before you can enter. A free-to-play Social Sports Picks version with prizes is also offered in Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• California
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

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FAQs

Can I play Chalkboard on my computer?

No. Chalkboard is an iOS and Android app, so you need a phone or tablet to build entries and chat in Boards.

Is Chalkboard safe?

Chalkboard is run by Taild Sports Inc. and operates under the daily fantasy rules of each state where it offers paid contests. Every account is verified before a withdrawal, and payouts go only to a bank account in the account holder's name.

Do I pay tax on Chalkboard winnings?

Yes. DFS winnings are taxable income in the United States. Keep a record of your entries and check with a tax professional.

How old do I need to be?

18 in most states, 19 in Nebraska and 21 in Massachusetts.

How fast are Chalkboard withdrawals?

Approved withdrawals are processed every hour from 8 AM to 2 AM ET, and the money often reaches your bank within 12 hours.

What is a Board?

A Board is a group chat inside the app. Invite your friends, and every entry and live score shows up in the conversation, so everyone can follow along without screenshots. Ready to go? Click here to claim Use Code FLEXFAM for a Free Pick + 50% Deposit Match up to $500.

18+. Please play responsibly.