FanDuel Sportsbook Review

FanDuel Sportsbook offers legal online and in-person betting across much of the United States.

With national name-brand recognition due to its previous operations as one of the country’s largest daily fantasy providers, FanDuel Sportsbook was well-positioned to capitalize after the Supreme Court overturned the feral sports betting prohibition.

Today, FanDuel operates mobile betting apps and retail sportsbooks in most states that have legalized sports betting.

In this FanDuel review, we will take a deep dive into the business model, promotional offers, and more to give readers a complete picture of what it’s like to bet with FanDuel Sportsbook. As always, our aim today is to provide a FanDuel Sportsbook review that is straightforward and unbiased.

FanDuel Bonus and Promotions

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a standard welcome bonus for new users plus an ongoing lineup of regularly changing promotions for everyone else.

FanDuel New Customer Signup Bonus

New FanDuel customers qualify for a welcome bonus by signing up for an account, making a deposit, and placing a wager.

Other Ongoing Promos

FanDuel introduced new, short-term promos regularly in line with the sports calendar and major events.

Common FanDuel promotional themes include:

• Odds Boosts: FanDuel regularly enhances the payout odds on select markets to give customers extra value for betting on those events. For example, an even with odds of +195 may be boosted to +250 for a day. Look for the “Odds Boosts” tab in the main sportsbook area.
• Close Loss Insurance: These promos offer a site credit refund on select wagers if your team comes close to winning but falls just a little short.
• Win Bonus: Place a wager on your team and earn site credit for every point, touchdown, goal, etc. by which your team wins.
• Bad Beat Insurance: If your team is winning at the half, third quarter, or some other similar metric but goes on to lose the game, FanDuel will refund your wager with site credit.
• High Scoring Insurance: If your team scored at least X points (a recent example being 75 points in a college basketball game) but still loses, your original wager will be refunded with site credit.
• Parlay Insurance: Place a 5+ leg parlay and get a refund if your parlay loses by just one leg.
• Cash Giveaway Drawings: FanDuel also hosts the occasional cash giveaway, with customers earning entries by placing wagers or entering fantasy contests

Refer-a-Friend Program

When your friend signs up using your link and places a $10 bet, you’ll both get a $50 bonus bet. You can sign up a maximum of 5 players and receive a maximum of $250 in bonus bets. You have 14 days to use your bonus bets, and you can cash out any profit you make.

Earning bonus bets with the FanDuel refer-a-friend program is easy:

• Login to the FanDuel app and select the “Refer” icon from the bottom nav menu to receive your personal referral link
• Send the link to your friend(s) to get started
• If your friend uses your link to sign up for an account and meets the qualifying requirements, you both receive site credit
• You can refer up to 10 friends in total

VIP Program

FanDuel Sportsbook has a secretive VIP program that you need to apply for or be invited to. FanDuel is very cagey about revealing what’s on offer, but from our personal experience, you get a personal host, custom bonuses, increased betting and cashout limits. You also get invitations to VIP events where you could find yourself rubbing shoulders with celebs in NFL luxury suites or sitting courtside at an NBA game.

All VIP bonuses are tailored to your betting style. You’ll receive exclusive bonus bets, deposit offers, odds boosts, and more via email.

FanDuel Sports Betting Review

FanDuel operates an excellent sportsbook in most regards. Positive points include comprehensive coverage of the world’s sports leagues and major events, a clean betting interface, a lot of variety in bet types, and embedded live streaming video.

For most bettors, FanDuel is a solid all-around sportsbook. One area in which there is room for improvement is access to pregame betting statistics. Some of FanDuel’s competitors are miles ahead in this aspect, with detailed betting previews and access to advanced data analytics. FanDuel’s pregame betting stats are very basic by comparison.

If we compare FanDuel vs. DraftKings, each sportsbook has certain advantages over the other. Both are quality sportsbooks, but several key differences stand out:

• FanDuel offers a significantly better interface than DraftKings
• DraftKings offers more betting features such as highly detailed stats
• Most bettors appear to favor DraftKings’ promotions over FanDuel’s
• FanDuel’s customer support almost always receives better reviews than DraftKings’

Live Streaming Sports Video

FanDuel provides live streaming video for a growing variety of sports and leagues, allowing customers to watch in real-time at FanDuel.com or through the mobile app while betting.

A handful of sportsbooks offer live streaming video today, but FanDuel currently has the widest variety of events and access to more high-level leagues than any other sportsbook.

Today, FanDuel customers who have an active account with a balance greater than $0 can log in to watch select NHL games, the Australian Open, ATP and WTA events, other tennis events, table tennis, international soccer and hockey leagues, and more.

Same Game Parlays

FanDuel SGPs allow customers to combine multiple bets from a single game (or from multiple games via SGP+) into singular tickets for payouts of up to $1 million.

• Minimum legs: two selections; an SGP cannot be placed with only one pick
• Maximum legs: the builder caps each SGP at 24 selections; attempts to add more are blocked automatically
• Eligible sports: SGPs are available on every NFL game and on selected NBA, MLB, and major soccer fixtures; eligible markets carry an “SGP” icon
• Combining games (SGP+): bettors may merge multiple SGPs or attach additional markets from other contests on the same betslip
• Void or push selections: any voided leg is removed, odds are recalculated, and the ticket stands unless only one leg remains
• Incompatible combinations: correlated or otherwise restricted pairings (for example, overlapping money‑line and run‑line bets in the same MLB game) are blocked before submission
• Player‑prop limits: a per‑team cap on player markets sometimes applies; the FanDuel bet-builder displays the limit when it is in effect
• Max payout: FanDuel’s maximum win limit on all wager types (including SGPs) is $1 million

FanDuel frequently launches parlay and SGP-related promotions for existing customers, typically as profit-boost tokens.

A standard FanDuel SGP promo adds around 30 % to bettors’ net winnings on qualifying 3+ leg parlays, subject to minimum‑odds and stake limits. Boosted SGPs remain subject to the $1 million maximum‑win rule.

How to place an SGP at FanDuel:

1. Open the event page and locate markets marked “SGP”
2. Add at least two eligible selections; cumulative odds and the leg count appear on the bet slip
3. Toggle “SGP+” to attach selections from other games if desired
4. Enter the stake and review the projected payout (automatically limited to $1 million)
5. Submit the wager; if a leg is later voided, the ticket updates as described above

Cash Out

FanDuel’s cash out feature allows bettors to settle wagers before the underlying events conclude for payouts sized according to the current probability of their bets winning.

Once users select the cash out option, the wager is immediately settled, and the corresponding funds are credited to their accounts. FanDuel Sportsbook usually offers more favorable cash out terms compared to other betting sites.

Odds Boosts

FanDuel’s daily odds boosts can increase potential winnings by 30% or more. For example, a $100 bet on the Eagles to win at -150 would normally return a $66.70 profit, but with a 30% boost, the profit rises to $86.70. These boosts are available across a variety of sports and are particularly valuable when available for parlays.

Parlay Hub

FanDuel’s Parlay Hub streamlines the process of building and selecting parlays. It features curated combinations of bets, ranging from game lines to player props, across single and multiple events. Categories include:

• NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and international soccer
• Same Game Parlays (SGPs): Multiple bets from a single game
• SGP+: SGPs from two or more games combined into one wager

The Hub also includes a social feature: trending parlays, where users can see what combinations are most popular. These are ranked by bet volume and updated regularly.

Some trending parlays come with odds boosts, offering even better value. Whether looking for inspiration or efficient bet-building tools, the Parlay Hub serves both casual users and experienced bettors seeking to diversify their strategy.

Pregame Betting Stats and Info

Bettors can visit any game’s betting page to view a variety of pregame stats.

The information presented here is helpful, but it is limited in scope compared to the advanced data some other sportsbooks provide. Additionally, FanDuel only provides these stats to customers logged in to the mobile app – users logged in to the desktop website cannot view these stats.

Bettors can swipe left and right to view six categories of pregame info:

• Date and time: Shows the game date, time it begins, and minutes/hours until it starts
• Overview: Location, venue, venue capacity, each team’s head coach
• Team form: Each team’s record over the last ten games, plus win/loss listings for each team’s last five
• Standings: Each team’s season record and their conference/division rankings
• Offense/Defense: Average points scored and allowed for each team
• Season scoring stats: Shows each team’s main scoring stats, such as free throw, two-point, and three-point percentages for each team in an NBA game

FanDuel Odds Review

FanDuel odds pricing is a little better than the industry average. Bettors will most often find 20-cent lines on FanDuel’s point spreads, but it is not uncommon for FanDuel to offer the best spread, such as -2 for a betting favorite that almost every other book has priced at -2.5.

For moneyline pricing, FanDuel is more consistently in line with the average. There are times when FanDuel offers the best moneyline on a game, but it is hit-or-miss.

Below are the moneyline prices offered by FanDuel for three NBA games chosen at random compared to two other sportsbooks.

Game	FanDuel Odds	BetMGM Odds	DraftKings Odds
Cavaliers Vs Jazz	+1100 -2200	+1050 -2500	+950 -1667
Bulls Vs Warriors	+102 -120	+105 -125	+102 -120
Bucks Vs Clippers	+114 -134	+115 -139	+117 -139

FanDuel is considered a soft sportsbook, which means its odds tend to be aimed at recreational bettors. FanDuel’s odds can often deviate significantly from the true odds, and it can be slow to adjust its lines, presenting profitable opportunities for bettors.

While FanDuel does offer attractive odds for lots of markets, it often limits winning bettors. Also, for certain markets like props and parlays, which are particularly popular with recreational players, it charges high vig.

FanDuel’s odds are broadly similar to those of other major US sportsbooks such as BetMGM and DraftKings. All three tend to calibrate their odds in reference to sharper international sportsbooks like Pinnacle, which is known for offering highly efficient pricing based on market dynamics and betting volume.

Before you place a bet, it’s a wise idea to see what odds Pinnacle (considered the world’s sharpest sportsbook) is offering to get an idea of the true odds. If you see FanDuel’s odds have deviated widely from Pinnacle’s, then that could be a bet worth taking.

Sports Covered and Types of Wagers Offered

FanDuel Sportsbook accepts wagers on a wide array of sports leagues and events, covering everything from professional and college leagues here in the US to Japanese J League 2 soccer.

Bettors will see for themselves the full extent of FanDuel’s markets when visiting the betting page of any specific event. Check out an NFL game, for example, and you will find moneylines, point spreads, totals, alternate totals, first touchdown scorer, player props, team props, first-quarter lines, winning margin wagers, and much more. Most games also feature a tab dedicated entirely to buying and selling points.

FanDuel matches or exceeds every other book on the market today in terms of betting options and markets. Whether you’re into college hoops or Bosnian soccer, FanDuel has you covered. Variety is easily one of FanDuel’s key competitive advantages.

Sports Betting Interface

FanDuel organizes its sportsbook intelligently, with a tabbed system for each game that allows users to switch between different categories of bets, a simple homepage that aids in navigation, and various betting features embedded into the interface.

The desktop and FanDuel app look and function much the same aside from differences in screen sizing, but it is clear the development team focuses more of its attention on the mobile experience.

Some features either work better on the mobile app or are exclusive to the app. For example, the betting app offers embedded pregame stats for every game, while the desktop website does not.

Overall, the FanDuel interface is one of the best in the industry. Whoever is in charge of interface design has done an excellent job balancing providing convenient access to features, promotions, and information without crowding the interface.

Desktop Screenshots

FanDuel Sportsbook App

FanDuel offers mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. On all devices, the easiest way to get started is to visit FanDuel.com for links to download the latest version of the official app.

The iOS FanDuel app has 4.8 stars based on 1.3 million reviews, while the Android app has a 4.6 rating based on 250,000+ reviews.

The best words to describe the FanDuel app are “intuitive” and “efficient.” The homepage gets users oriented quickly, displaying the day’s most popular betting markets, important upcoming games, what’s live right now, current promotions, and the latest odds boosts.

The iOS and Android apps both provide full functionality, complete with access to live streaming video. The FanDuel app covers every league and offers every type of wager offered by the full desktop website, plus more.

Users can view all betting markets for a single game by tapping either team’s name on the homepage. Doing so takes bettors to that game’s betting page, where users can browse all wagers for that event, organized by category. Tapping the odds next to any bet adds that selection to the betting slip, where users can input the amount to wager or combine it with other wagers to build custom parlays.

Performance-wise, FanDuel functions better than most other betting apps. Other mainstream sportsbooks offer similar sets of features and betting markets, but FanDuel’s app is noticeably faster.

FanDuel’s mobile app is easier to navigate and loads faster than the Caesars Sportsbook app. BetMGM’s app tends to have more live sports betting options than FanDuel, but the FanDuel mobile app offers a more user-friendly live betting experience.

FanDuel’s app is also a market leader when it comes to payout speed. It took us less than 30 seconds to submit our withdrawal request via PayPal, and then 2 hours later, the winnings hit our account.

Whereas other mobile apps tend to freeze for a second when navigating from one screen to the next, FanDuel transitions from one screen to the next at a fast clip. This may sound like a minor advantage, but it is very nice not to have to deal with random pauses that lead to mis-taps and frustration.

Mobile Screenshots

In-Play Betting Review

The FanDuel in-play betting platform covers several dozen live events every day, many with streaming video. In-play coverage includes all major US sports, college events, and international games from many different leagues.

A visit to the “live” tab on the FanDuel website or mobile app will display a list of all ongoing in-play events organized by sport. FanDuel also provides a “watch live” tab that users can visit to see all events with streaming video available.

In-play market depth varies, with mainstream US sports covered in extreme detail while smaller, international sports tend to stick to the most basic types of wagers.

FanDuel covers some games with live video, others with visual graphic displays that show key events in real-time, and some with simple scoring updates.

In-Play Betting Screenshots

Fanduel Sportsbook States

FanDuel Deposit Methods

FanDuel Sportsbook accepts the following deposit methods, but availability varies by state according to local regulations. Log in to your sportsbook account and visit the cashier’s area to see a complete list of deposit methods in your state.

• Credit and debit card: Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted, but some banks may automatically block transactions to gambling sites. If you have problems funding your FanDuel account with a credit or debit card, you can try a different card or another deposit method
• Play+ prepaid card: FanDuel-branded prepaid card that you can fund instantly online for same-day deposits. FanDuel will also mail a physical card to your address that you can use to withdraw funds at ATMs and make purchases anywhere Discover is accepted
• PayPal: FanDuel accepts PayPal deposits if your PayPal account is linked to your checking account
• ACH/eCheck: Send money from your bank account to your FanDuel account – have your account and routing numbers ready
• Cash: Customers in some states can visit a FanDuel-affiliated casino in-person to make cash deposits and withdrawals
• PayNearMe: Pay with cash at your local 7-Eleven, CVS, or Family Dollar
• Wire Transfer: Bank-to-bank wire – FanDuel will reimburse any bank fees for deposits greater than $100

Customers may request withdrawals via ACH/eCheck, paper check, Play+ card, PayPal, and cash at some casinos.

How to Register and Bet with FanDuel Sportsbook

How to Place Parlays with FanDuel

FanDuel Horse Racing Betting

FanDuel offers online horse racing betting at Racing.FanDuel.com and through a standalone mobile app for iOS/Android apps.

The FanDuel Racing platform operates independently from the sportsbook, offering parimutuel wagering for more than 150 tracks in the US and abroad.

Any wagers placed through FanDuel Racing are comingled with bets taken at each hose track to support local racing industries and ensure customers receive true track payouts.

If you already have a FanDuel Sportsbook or DFS account, you can log in to FanDuel Racing using the same username and password credentials.

FanDuel Racing is only available to customers in select states: AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, ND, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

FanDuel Racing accepts deposits via credit card, debit card, eCheck, PayPal, wire transfer, Green Dot MoneyPak, PayNearMe, and check or money orders by mail.

FanDuel Racing Bonus

FanDuel Racing offers a 100% first deposit bonus to new customers. If you sign up for a racing account and make a first deposit of $10 or more within 15 days of registering, FanDuel will match it with up to $50 in site credit.

New customers must use the bonus within 30 days of receipt. FanDuel will automatically remove any unused portion of the bonus after 30 days.

FanDuel Horse Racing App

The FanDuel horse racing betting app is newbie-friendly, with labels placed throughout the interface that provide quick answers to questions bettors may have.

For example, imagine a bettor unfamiliar with coupling, which is when two horses are paired for betting purposes if they belong to a single trainer/owner. If the bettor tries to select one half of a coupled pair and can’t figure out why the other horse is also being chosen automatically, they can simply tap the “coupled” label for a quick explainer.

Small touches like that make the FanDuel Racing app more accessible to new horse racing bettors than most apps.

Placing wagers with the FanDuel Racing app is intuitive as well. Bettors can select a track to view the race card, see horse information, and make selections. A tabbed system at the top of each race card allows users to switch between various categories of wagers such as win, place, show, trifecta, etc.

Customers can easily box and wheel horses by adding as many selections as they want to any type of wager, including options to pick horses for the “all” finishing position. For example, building a three-horse trifecta box is as simple as tapping the “all” option under three horses.

The FanDuel racing app also offers live streaming horse racing video plus daily predictions and data straight from numberFire.

FanDuel Racing Screenshots

Customer Support

FanDuel’s customer support team frequently receives positive reviews from customers.

Customers can contact FanDuel Sportsbook via Facebook or X from 8:00 AM-12:30 AM ET. They respond to all messages within an hour. Alternatively, FanDuel offers email support (sportsbook@fanduel.com), with slower response times of around 12-24 hours.

Selecting “contact us” from the FanDuel app or website redirects users to a self-help guide. The self-help guide is helpful, but it is annoying to select an item labeled “contact us” only to be redirected to an FAQ page. Otherwise, the self-help guide is quite useful; bettors can type in virtually any question and get a satisfactory answer immediately.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for on the self-help guide, you can submit a support ticket to initiate an e-mail conversation or choose the “support” widget at the bottom of the page to start a live chat session with a FanDuel rep.

FanDuel Security

FanDuel Sportsbook is available in 20+ states, making it one of the most widely accessible legal sports betting platforms in the country.

To ensure the security and integrity of its platform, FanDuel employs a team of engineers and security experts.

FanDuel also partners with HackerOne, a well-known bug bounty platform, to incentivize ethical hackers to identify and report potential vulnerabilities in FanDuel’s systems.

FanDuel implements advanced cybersecurity measures to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access. These measures include the use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard sensitive information during transmission and storage.

Additionally, FanDuel uses HUMAN Security’s credential monitoring and bot detection tools to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities, such as credential stuffing attacks and automated bot traffic.

Through these comprehensive security measures and proactive incident responses, FanDuel demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting its users and maintaining the integrity of its platform.

Final Verdict

It isn’t an accident that FanDuel is the most popular online sportsbook in the US. We’ve been sports betting there since 2018 and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. FanDuel has an amazing selection of props, teasers, and handicaps, and you can enjoy live sports betting markets for 20+ sports. This sportsbook comes loaded with features, including HD live streams for the NFL, daily odds boosts, and one of the best-designed mobile apps out there.

FanDuel is available in 20+ states, offers 24/7 customer support, and continues to release new features. If you want to bet with a fully licensed leading US sportsbook, then FanDuel is an ideal option.

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