This company is already well known for its Fantasy Sports program and has made a quick gain in the sports betting world. They offer integration from their Daily Fantasy Sports program to their sportsbook so you can share your wallet between the two.
Let’s see how they are doing so far with their move into sports betting.
How to Sign Up and Make Bets
You can use their online website easy and without hiccup on either a mac or pc. The most popular way to use it is through a mobile phone on their own app. DraftKings app can be downloaded from the iTunes store or Google Play.
Once you have your mode of use decided you will need to create an account or register. You can then put in your personal info and decide which method of payment you will use.
If you are new to sports betting, DraftKings has an amazing “Quick Start Guide” which will explain without any technical betting lingo exactly how to place bets and how to determine possible losses/wins.
Next we will need to discuss the different sports you can bet on and the different types of bets that you can make through this platform. Let’s get right into that.
Back to top ↑Markets Available
DraftKings makes sure to offer all the available sports to bet on. They do a good job of incorporating all they can into their books. Here is the list of sports that you can bet on through their site:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Darts
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- MMA
- Motorsports
- Rugby Union
- Soccer
- Tennis
Types of Bets
DraftKings is one of the top sites when it comes to the different options it avails to its customers. There are plenty to choose from for people from beginners, intermediate, and the seasoned betters.
InPlay bets – This is where the wager is placed while a game or match is in action. DraftKings takes InPlay betting one step further by not only allowing bets for who will win but also which player will make what point to make the win. It raises the stakes a bit but definitely gets the adrenaline pumping.
Cash Out – If you are betting on an InPlay game and you see that things are taking a turn for the worse, DraftKings offers the choice to Cash Out before the game is over. This will minimize your loses.
Moneyline – The oldest of all sports betting options, this is just a wager of which team will win. You either win or lose. Nothing too complicated.
Spread – This type of bet requires that you guess at how much the difference in points will be from team A to team B. If you think the losing team will lose bigtime, the spread will be a bigger number. If the win is going to be just by a hair, you would bet on a smaller spread.
Over/Under – These bets are made on a placeholder. Either you decide that a team will win by making over a certain amount or under a certain amount. You could also bet over/under on player stats.
Parlay – These bets are a cumulation of more than one bet. You have to win all the bets in order to win but the payout is much larger than just betting on singles.
Back to top ↑Bonuses, Promotions, Rewards
In order to qualify for any promo that DraftKings offers you first have to opt in or claim the offer. They have several available right now, but they switch them up so make sure to keep checking for new promos.
One of the promos they have right now is that they will match 50% of your total deposit of up to $500 on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply.
They are also currently offering up to $200 of matched bet for your first sportsbook bet. Terms and conditions apply.
Back to top ↑Customer Service
DraftKings can be contacted by email and by leaving a call back message. You can also chat 24/7 through the online chat box.
Back to top ↑Conclusion
DraftKings made themselves kings of fantasy football and now are trying to make their sportsbook a royal affair as well. They offer plenty of different styles and betting options as well as promotions and bonuses to entice a first-time user. They are safe and reputable.
Back to top ↑DraftKings Sportsbook Review
PROS:
- Quick Payouts
- Big Welcome Bonus
- Plenty of markets to choose from
- Daily Fantasy Sports integration
- Easy for beginners with a guide to sports betting
- Lots of different betting options
CONS:
- Must wait for callback from customer support
- Geolocation is laggy with mobile
- Can only withdraw in person on with a check