DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings is one of the biggest fantasy sports providers in North America. Founded in 2012, DraftKings built its reputation on the back of daily fantasy sports, covering everything from the NFL to NASCAR and more. Today, DraftKings is a sports-betting powerhouse, with a mobile and web-based sportsbook available across several states.

DraftKings has secured massive partnerships with the MLB and NFL, the former of which is a key investor and partner. Vince McMahon, the former CEO of WWE, also owns a minority stake, and there are several other teams, athletes, and media personalities who have either invested in the company or act as ambassadors.

This might not seem like a big deal, but it means that DraftKings has had the resources and reputation needed to grow at a phenomenal rate. It launched its very first US sportsbook fairly recently, in August 2018, but it currently operates one of the biggest and best-looking sites on the market.

Your first introduction to the DraftKings sportsbook comes via a generous Welcome Offer, which is available to all new players who make a qualifying deposit. From there, it’s time to check out the sports betting markets, where you will numerous options.

As you would expect from its association with the MLB, DraftKings has some of the best and most varied baseball betting lines in the United States. You can bet on the basics, including Run Line, Total, and Moneyline, or you can test your luck on a variety of Prop bets (Number of Strikeouts, Number of Walks, First Scoring Play, First Innings Score) or Same-Game Parlays.

This variety isn’t limited to the MLB, either. You’ll find Same-Game Parlays in most events, and DraftKings also has stacks of unique betting lines across a variety of sports.

If you have non-traditional tastes, you’ll fit right in here. Not only does DraftKings include all major US sports (football, baseball, soccer, hockey, basketball, golf, tennis, boxing, UFC), but they also cover rugby league, rugby union, snooker, darts, and table tennis. 

These sports are much more popular outside of the US and while they aren’t always covered by American sportsbooks, DraftKings is bucking that trend. 

DraftKings also has multiple unique features and promotions. These include free-to-play pools betting, whereby you compete against other players to win big prizes. It’s a sign that DraftKings hasn’t forgotten its fantasy sports and community-betting roots. DraftKings is always looking for new ways to keep its players active and happy.

Key Differentiators

1. Live Betting – Yes
2. Same-Game Parlays – Yes
3. Pools Betting – Yes
4. Mobile and Web – Yes
5. Cash Out – Yes
6. Odds Boosts – Yes

Website Experience and Performance

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have played DraftKings fantasy sports, you’ll know what to expect with regard to navigation and performance. The DraftKings Sportsbook website is fast and faultless, with little space wasted and absolutely no hassle.

The site is very neatly organized. Along the top, you’ll see links for key sections such as “Live/In-Game” and “My Bets”, as well as betting guides, promotions, and more. 

On the left sidebar, there is a list of all available sports; on the right, you’ll see your bet slip. As for the middle, this is the main betting screen and it’s where you can browse the latest betting lines and make your selections.

Simply click one of the betting boxes to add it to your slip. From there, you can place single bets, parlay bets, and more.

The clean and ordered structure makes it easy to place quick bets. It also means you don’t need to keep hitting “back” buttons and reloading pages when you’re trying to place big parlays.

App Experience and Performance

The app is more streamlined than the website, as there is less space to work with. However, it makes equally good use of the space via the use of pop-up menus and multiple betting categories.

None of the site’s betting lines or sports coverage is sacrificed for the app. Every bet that you can place on the website can also be placed through a mobile device.

DraftKings mobile apps can be downloaded through the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. As long as you’re using the latest iOS or Android platform, you shouldn’t have an issue using these apps. Just make sure you download the right one, as DraftKings has separate apps for its sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, casino, and DK Live.

What We Like

DraftKings covers all the bases, more so than most other sportsbooks in the United States. You’ll find sports here that you won’t find anywhere else, and if you have broad betting tastes, that’s great news.

Not many US sportsbooks will let you bet on every match of the rugby league Super League, the snooker Masters, or the Top 14 rugby union competition. You can even bet on college lacrosse events, handball games, and so much more with DraftKings Sportsbook.

Room for Improvement

It’s not easy to find fault with DraftKings. The white-on-black theme might not be to everyone’s taste, though. Several major brands have opted for similar styles, including Betway. But we feel that Betway does it a little better. Betway uses more off-whites and grays to balance the stark white and prevent eye strain. DraftKings tries to do something similar, but at times it feels a little hard on the eyes.

How to Register for DraftKings Sportsbook

Are you ready to sign up for an account with DraftKings Sportsbook? If so, here’s what you need to do.

1. Follow our unique link to sign up and take advantage of their sign up offer
2. Enter your chosen username and password, as well as your email address.
3. Click the little box to agree to the terms and then select “Next”.
4. Enter more details on the following page to verify your identity.
5. Confirm your location. You must be in one of the states where DraftKings Sportsbook is available.
6. You will be directed to the cashier, where you can choose from several deposit options.
7. Enter your preferred deposit amount and then confirm the transfer.

These steps should take less than a couple of minutes to complete. Once you have finished, you’ll have a verified and funded DraftKings Sportsbook account. You’re now ready to start placing some bets and seeing what this site has to offer.

Deposit Options

You can open a DraftKings Sportsbook account with as little as $10, and there are a few different payment options available to you:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• American Express
• PayPal
• Prepaid DraftKings Play+ Card
• Bank Transfers

You will not be charged a fee for using any of these payment methods, and that applies to withdrawals, as well. The withdrawal minimum is a little higher than the deposit minimum as you must cash out at least $20.

There is a pending period of around 24 hours. This is how long DraftKings will hold onto your money before initiating the withdrawal. If you’re using PayPal for that withdrawal, the funds should hit your account shortly thereafter. Other payment methods may require more of a wait, including bank transfers, which can take up to 6 days to fully clear. 

How Do I Place a Moneyline Bet with DraftKings?

On DraftKings, bets are displayed in black boxes. The bet is written in white and the odds in green. Choose your preferred option, add to your bet slip, and then enter your wager amount. Confirm when you are happy with the bet total.

How to Place a Spread Bet with DraftKings

Placing a spread bet at DraftKings is easy—just find your bet, click, add a wager amount, and select “Place Bet”. You can add up to a dozen bets to your slip at any given time and use these to place single or multiple bets.

How to Place a Total Bet with DraftKings

Look for the totals line, click your chosen bet to add it to your slip, enter your wager, and then click “Place Bet” to lock it in.

How to Make a Parlay Bet on DraftKings

Add two or more selections, open the bet slip, and select “Parlay”. Enter your wager and confirm by clicking the green button.

How to Place a Round Robin Bet on DraftKings

After adding your chosen bets to your slip, you’ll see separate sections for “Parlay” and “Round Robin”. Scroll to the latter and then enter your stake in the box. Click the green box to confirm.

What Types of Odds Boosts Does DraftKings Offer?

DraftKings has daily boosts on prop bets. It shows the previous odds with a line through them followed by the boosted odds in green. There are new Odds Boosts every day.

DraftKings Voided Bet Terms

• All settled bets remain if an event is canceled while active
• Bets are voided if they result from sportsbook error or if syndicate/influence betting is suspected
• If an event is canceled before starting, all bets are void

How to Place an In-Play Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook

The Live In-Game section contains all active games. Click the one you want, and your bet slip will appear. Choose from a single or parlay, enter your stake, and then place your bet by clicking the green button.

How to Place a First Basket Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings has a lot of basketball prop bets, including this one. Visit the prop bets section of a basketball game, click the bet you want to make, and then adjust your stake in the bet slip. Double-check the amount before clicking “Place Your Bet”.

How to Bet on Correct Score with DraftKings Sportsbook

Click the name of the teams to expand the betting line options. Find the Correct Score option under the “Game Props” tab. They have it neatly laid out with the Team 1 win, Tie and Team 2 options. Click your bet to add it to the slip, and then set your stake and confirm. Please note, you can also find it at the bottom of the ‘Popular’ tab.

How to Place Draw No Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook

You can find the draw no bet option on most soccer games at DraftKings Sportsbook. Click one of the two buttons to place it in your bet slip. Enter your stake amount and then click “Place Bet”.