FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel rose to prominence as a daily fantasy sports operator that capitalized on a federal ban on sports betting in every state apart from Nevada. In lieu of regulated sports betting, many sports fans turned to DFS instead and FanDuel won legions of customers thanks to high-profile marketing campaigns. When the US Supreme Court axed that federal ban it decided to diversify its offering and it launched its first sportsbook in New Jersey in time for the 2018 NFL season. Online operators in the Garden State have to be tied in with a land-based operator, and FanDuel has a deal with the Meadowlands racetrack, where it operates a popular bricks and mortar sportsbook at the home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets.
FanDuel Ownership
When the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, ushering in a new era of legal sports betting in the US, the world’s biggest companies immediately began circling. Paddy Power Betfair, the world’s largest online sports betting firm, quickly snapped up FanDuel. Its plan was to marry a brand that was already popular in the US with the vast expertise it possessed in running two extremely successful sites, Paddy Power and Betfair. It now uses the FanDuel name to front its US activities and that subsidiary is driving strong growth in the overall firm.
What Software is FanDuel run on?
IGT’s PlayShot built-in content management system powers FanDuel’s online and mobile sports betting platform in New Jersey. The software provider has integrated PlayShot into the GAN player account management system utilized by FanDuel, which has in turn drawn on Paddy Power Betfair’s broad expertise in the field to design a responsive HTML site for desktop and mobile. FanDuel says it is confident that IGT's proven technology and quick delivery will enable it to offer unparalleled sports betting entertainment to its players with an intuitive and reliable user experience.
Does FanDuel Offer any Promotions on Sign Up?
FanDuel sportsbook offers a generous welcome bonus in a bid to attract new customers.
There is a risk free bet match up to $1,000 for new customers if you lose your initial wager.
To see how this works in detail, here’s what you need to know.
- Promotion runs until December 31 2021.
- An eligible wager must be your first real money wager after depositing into your FanDuel account.
- If your eligible wager wins you will not receive any promotion bonus. If your initial wager loses you will receive a site credit equal to the amount of your losing wager, up to a maximum of $1000.
- Any wager placed after December 31 will not be deemed eligible for the promotion.
- Any wagers that are settled using the “Cash Out” feature will not be eligible.
- The promotion bonus is non-withdrawable and does not count towards your actual winnings.
- From the date deposited, you have 14 days to use the promotion bonus after which it will be withdrawn from your account.
What also sets FanDuel apart from its rivals is the exciting range of short-term promos it runs in a bid to keep its customers engaged. It has run bet guarantees worth up to $200, blown lead coverage, parlay insurance up to $100 and NFL close loss insurance on moneyline bets if your team loses by six points or fewer.
What Sports can you bet on at FanDuel?
Baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, MMA, soccer and tennis are all covered on the FanDuel sportsbook site. FanDuel has also expanded their more international sport offerings to include Aussie rules football, cycling, darts, snooker, rugby union, rugby league, table tennis and horse racing with sister site TVG. This is around half the range of sports that Paddy Power covers in the UK and Ireland so the number of sports could well be expanded in the future.
It does boast a solid live betting section featuring all the latest tennis, soccer, football, basketball, baseball, hockey and basketball games. You can go into an obscure soccer match between two Danish teams and find a huge array of live betting options, including the usual moneyline, along with goal props, spreads, and second half props. Many sportsbooks struggle to present such a strong in-play offering, and this section of the site is really attractive and easy to navigate.
Can you bet on Horse Racing at FanDuel?
You can wager on horse racing via the FanDuel Racing mobile app or its website. The FanDuel Racing app is available to download in the majority of the US.
The racing app includes informative tools to help novice bettors become knowledgeable about horse racing. These consist of understanding the odds and bet types.
FanDuel also provides promotions, including free bets and bet insurance at select tracks.
What Types of Markets are on Offer at FanDuel?
FanDuel offers exceptionally thorough coverage of the big sports like football, basketball and hockey. When you click on a particular NFL game you will be presented with a slick page featuring the main three options – spread, moneyline and total points – laid out in an aesthetically pleasing format. You can then scroll down the page and find a wide range of exotic props. It starts with a four-way winning margin, before presenting a money line / total points parlay. Click on the alternate spreads tab and you will be presented with an enormous list of different spreads that skew the odds in both directions, with prices going all the way from -3000 to +2100.
You can bet on away team total points, home team total points, half-time / full-time result, winning margin, first half money line, first half spread, first quarter spread, first quarter spread and many more. It is great to see spread and total points parlay options, along with money line and alternate total points parlays. You can find a number of player prop parlays, and you can also wager on the first touchdown scorer or anytime touchdown scorer or back players to score multiple touchdowns.
Basketball is extremely well covered, allowing you to bet on who will score the first basket, line / total double, match / total double, winning margin, home team total points, away team total points, winning margin and a range of same game parlays. They include line and total parlays, player performance doubles and first basket and winner doubles, while you can choose from a wealth of player props. Hockey comes replete with loads of goals props, score props, period props and game props. You can bet on a team to win to nil, both teams to score in the third period, a first period money line double and many, many more options.
Soccer is a good sport for gauging how comprehensive a sportsbook is with its market coverage and FanDuel is really strong here. You can bet on popular options like the moneyline, both teams to score, correct score, over or under 0.5, 1.5 and 2.5 goals, spread, double chance and draw no bet. Then you will find all manner of intriguing player props, such as a player to score and his team to win, a player to score twice and to score a hat-trick, along with first and second half props, corner props, card props, penalty props and many more. It offers far more betting options on big soccer games than most big European betting sites, which is saying something.
What is the Sign Up Process Like at FanDuel?
If you already have a FanDuel daily fantasy account, you can use that to join the sports betting platform too. Otherwise you simply click on the “Join Now” tab at the top right of the page and fill in personal details and contact details. You choose a username and password and it verifies your identity before assigning you an account. You must be at least 21 years of age and physically located in New Jersey. The whole process is quick and smooth.
How do I Deposit on FanDuel?
You have a number of options when placing a deposit at FanDuel, including:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- FanDuel or Betfair prepaid card
- PayPal
- ACH
- Wire transfer
- Bank transfer
- PayNearMe
- Check to to BetFair Interactive US LLC
However, unlike its rivals, FanDuel is not tied to an Atlantic City casino, so there is no cage for you to go to and deposit cash.
What is the Withdrawal Process Like at FanDuel?
The withdrawal process is pretty straightforward and your options include ACH, check, FanDuel prepaid card and PayPal. An e-check will take around 24 hours for approval and then it can take three to five days to appear in your account.
What Betting Products are on Offer at FanDuel?
Cashout: Yes
In-Play: Yes
Parlay builder: Yes
Request a bet: No
Same game parlay: Yes