DraftKings Sportsbook Review 2024

Being one of the most recognized brands in the sports betting market, our DraftKings sportsbook review was hardly surprised to find the operator has a very respectable welcome promotion. New users can get a deposit bonus worth up to $1,000 when they first add funds to their account. We should note that the bonus may differ slightly between states - for example, check out our DraftKings NY sportsbook review here.

The welcome bonus is basically a 20% deposit bonus. This means that if you deposit $100, you’ll receive an additional $20 in site credit. To get the maximum award, you’d need to deposit $5,000. You are automatically enrolled in the bonus promotion when you sign-up, so all you need to do is open an account and make a deposit to claim the bonus.

Of course, there is a playthrough requirement to meet before you’ll be able to withdraw any bonus winnings. For every additional $25 you spend on DraftKings betting lines, you’ll unlock $1 of the bonus amount. In other words, you’d need to bet $25,000 to unlock the maximum $1000 bonus. Users get 90 days to meet this requirement, after which all unclaimed bonus funds are forfeit.

March Madness Bonus Offer

DraftKings has launched a fantastic March Madness bonus offer for all new players. The Promotion is valid from March 1 at 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) to March 24 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time (ET). You Must be physically located in CT, MI, NJ, PA, WV, or CA-ONT to be eligible. Customers must opt-in within 7 days (168 hours) of registering a new account.

You Must deposit a minimum of $5 within 7 days (168 hours) of opting in to earn a 100% deposit match bonus, up to $100 in Casino Credits eligible on select DraftKings Casino games. Casino Credits are single-use, have no cash value, are not withdrawable, must be wagered 1x before any resulting cash winnings can be withdrawn, and expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded.

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Once again, in our tests for this DraftKings sportsbook review, we kind of expected to find a professionally designed and highly user-friendly website - and we weren’t disappointed. The site is emblazoned with the DraftKings branding and has plenty of eye-catching graphics whilst remaining highly functional. Some may find the gray, black and green color scheme a bit drab, but we found it was perfectly balanced to complement the service offered without being a distraction.

Across the top of the screen are tabs for the four main sub-platforms: Fantasy, Sportsbook, Casino, and Marketplace. Clicking on any of these will take you straight to the relevant service. At the bottom of the main website, you’ll find additional details about the operator, including the terms and conditions, betting guides, sportsbook odds/lines, and more.

Our DraftKings sportsbook review took a look at the betting platform itself and found it to be very user-friendly. It’s fast and reliable, with no noticeable lag and everything is easy to find. The top sports are listed to the right-hand side and the additional options, including access to sportsbook promo codes, VIP, and Pools are accessible via the top menu bar.

Alternatively, if you’re more of a gaming on-the-go kind of a person, then you also have the option of downloading the DraftKings app. This is available for both Android and iOS devices and effectively offers all the same functionality as the main website - albeit scaled down for the smaller screen. As you’d expect from DraftKings, the app has been very well designed and works just as flawlessly as the main site.

As part of our DraftKings sportsbook review, we also checked out what options users have for funding their accounts, as well as the DraftKings withdrawal time. When it comes to making deposits, there are plenty of choices. You can use your credit or debit card - Visa, Mastercard or Discover, PayPal, or via online banking. In the states where it's available, you can even deposit with cash via participating retail locations.

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When it comes to making withdrawals, you can withdraw directly via online banking - assuming a prior deposit has been made from the same account, as well as PayPal, Play+ Card, and checks. Withdrawals are processed within 5 business days but can take longer depending on the method used. Each payment option will also have different limits, which can be found on the DraftKings website.

As our DraftKings sportsbook review has noted, the website and betting platform are very well-designed and easy to use. However, there may still be times when you need to get in touch with customer support.

The platform offers several ways to get in touch. The fastest way, according to the website, is to submit a request via web form. There is also a webchat available, that is initiated through a bot but can be transferred to a human operator if necessary.  The platform states that the customer service team operates 24/7, however, our DraftKings sportsbook review found that on occasions it wasn’t possible to access a human customer service rep through the webchat. It’s also possible to contact the platform via post, with the address clearly displayed at the bottom of the website.

You might even find you don't need to get in touch with customer service at all, thanks to the comprehensive FAQs page. Here you’ll find questions relating to all things DraftKings - including payment options, promotion terms, VIP options, and general usage queries.

Many states have now opened up to online gambling but there are still stringent regulations in place that vary between jurisdictions. As such, many sports fans new to online betting may wonder ‘is DraftKings legit?’ Fortunately, this is a fairly easy question to answer.

Draftkings is actually one of the most widely licensed online gambling platforms on the market. At the time of writing, it is licensed to operate in a total of 18 states - which we have detailed below. Each state has its own governing body for gambling and in order to be able to operate locally, DraftKings has met with some tough regulatory criteria so you can rest assured that everything happening on the site is completely above board.

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When it comes to site security, the platform employs the latest SSL encryption and two-factor authentication is available to ensure account data is kept secure. Of course, users will still need to carry out basic security measures of their own, such as choosing a strong password and not revealing it to others, as well as ensuring no one else is able to access their associated email account.

Our Draftkings sportsbook review has already noted the impressive sign-up offer that the platform is running, but what is there for its loyal customers? DraftKings betting fans can rest easy - the platform’s Dynasty Rewards scheme offers plenty of bonuses, including the DraftKings bonus bet, odds/lines boosters, and exclusive rewards. There’s also a lot more - so stay tuned for updates!

Every $1 that users bet on Draftkings earns them 1 Crown. In effect, these are loyalty points and you can work your way up from bronze tier to onyx tier. Each tier unlocks new rewards and membership benefits.

There is also a DraftKings VIP, which is by invitation only. Inevitably, this involves a more prestigious service, with additional promotions and even invitations to DraftKings sponsored events. The platform does not stipulate what terms need to be met to qualify as a VIP, but it's always possible to email and ask for information if you think you may fit the bill.