FanDuel vs DraftKings – Which is better?

FanDuel vs DraftKings is a much-debated question among DFS players. As the two largest DFS sites in the United States, they are the first DFS brands you think of when starting daily fantasy sports.

In this guide, we will compare the two DFS Operators to help you decide whether FanDuel or DraftKings is the right DFS site for you.

FanDuel vs DraftKings: Verdict

Playing on either site can be enjoyable, but DraftKings is going to take the cake between the two. Which is strange, considering FanDuel is consistently the month-after-month handle leader in most states.

That being said, FanDuel has a number of different issues that should be brought to light.

For one, FanDuel is almost always having problems with its website and mobile app. During NFL Sundays, it becomes a rite of passage to scroll the Twitter timeline and see if everyone is having the same issues you are. Also, this season alone, FanDuel has already had issues with the scores not being updated in live time and the site or app just not working at all. This can be extremely frustrating in those late-swap contests where you can change different players in the 4 pm games.

Meanwhile, DraftKings hasn’t had many issues on the DFS front, but it did have an issue once this season on an NFL Sunday on the betting side.

One thing most players will flock to DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports for is the preciseness that exists in the scoring system. For example, fantasy football contests have pass-catchers receiving one whole point whereas it is only 0.5 on FanDuel. Not to mention, you don’t have to roster a kicker on DraftKings like you would on FanDuel.

Furthermore, every statistic is accounted for as it is in the NBA and MLB. For instance, players receive bonuses for double-doubles, triple-doubles, and 3-pointers.

Overall, each player is going to find each site appealing for their own different reasons. In our opinion, though, it appears like the typical “stat junky” will like DraftKings more while the player who takes stats less seriously would probably prefer the straightforwardness of FanDuel.

Which States Do FanDuel and DraftKings Operate In?

DraftKings and FanDuel are legal in most states across the US. In fact, it would be quicker to list the states that they aren’t legal in.

Both fantasy sports sites are legal in all states, except:

• Arizona
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Louisiana
• Montana
• Nevada
• Washington state

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DraftKings and FanDuel are the market leaders in daily fantasy sports, but with the rise of competitors, such as Monkey Knife Fight and PrizePicks and their popular prop-based contests. That dominance has come under threat.

In response, the two operators offer a huge sign-up bonus to new customers who can claim the following bonus offers when they sign up for an account.

Promotions

DraftKings: Users can get an instant bonus of up to $500, as the company will match 20% of your first deposit.

FanDuel: Users can get an instant bonus of up to $500, as the company will match 20% of your first deposit. Yes, the exact same as DraftKings.

Again, DraftKings takes the cake when it comes to promotions in DFS – in sports betting, each of them provides an ample amount of promotions that cater to its customers. There are just a lot more chances to collect free money on DraftKings, albeit not in the greatest chances. Freerolls in DFS doesn’t really add up to much, given how many people enter into each contest. These freebies may seem like a will of good gesture, but they are essentially nothing more than a lottery ticket with a much lesser prize.

Sports Available To Play

Overall, both DFS Operators offer a huge range of sports to play daily fantasy sports contests. However, DraftKings also offers contests on Esports, which FanDuel does not.

DFS Contests You Can Play

Both operators have a large list of list contests for players to choose from. Neither side really differentiates itself from the other, with the same types of contests being offered. Those contests are:

• MME (Mass Multi Entry) & Tournaments
• Single-Entry
• Multipliers (50/50, 3x, 5x, etc.)
• Head-to-Head
• Satellites & Qualifiers

Deposit Options

DraftKings and FanDuel are the largest DFS Operators in the United States. Therefore, deposit options that are safe and secure is a must.

Fortunately, DraftKings and FanDuel accept a few established payment methods that keep a player’s details protected.

Loyalty Program

DraftKings: DraftKings Rewards gives players “crowns,” which they can use for different merchandise or tickets to a special event. These “crowns” are given based on the contests you enter in – the higher the number of dollars spent, the higher amount of crowns – and vice versa.

FanDuel: The FanDuel Players Club (FDP) essentially compiles extra bonus points for its players. Players earn five FanDuel Points for every $1 spent.

Players can use these points as virtual currency (albeit not much) or stack them high for a rainy day and use them for fun rewards like merchandise or tickets to a special event.

How To Win At FanDuel or DraftKings

Having success in DFS is extremely difficult, unless you’re going to make a big commitment to Mass Multi-Entry (MME) contests while also establishing a disciplined bankroll. The reality of DFS is that 5% of people win nearly all of the money; these players are able to do that because they have the bankroll to toss in numerous entries (150 max) into a contest like the “Millionaire Maker,” which gives $1 million to the winner of a contest that has upwards of 200,000 people duking it out for the same dream.

Single-entry contests are a good way to negate competition against these stacked decks. If you’re only playing with a little bit of money, this is certainly the way to go.

FanDuel vs DraftKings Sportsbook

We covered it earlier, but ultimately DraftKings Sportsbook is where bettors should be spending (and hopefully, winning) their money. The technical issues have been exhaustingly laid out in this article, but DraftKings’ willingness to be vulnerable to losing some money on random nights works out much better for the player. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, DraftKings was doing a great job of drawing players in by giving them literally no-lose chances to earn some money. Most companies only do that for new customers, but DraftKings was even doing this for its own customers. And that’s something everyone can certainly relate to in these turbulent times.