DraftKings — United States
#2 of 9 · State regulators ✓ · since 2012
The sample says it plainly: DraftKings tops the board on 67% of tracked markets at a 4.3% average margin. in-play pricing is fast.
Pros
- ✓ Deep market menus per event
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
Cons
- ✗ No real bet builder
Key facts
| Licence | State regulators ✓ |
|---|---|
| Min deposit | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h |
| Payments | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Play+ |
| Apps | iOS · Android |
| Features | Live Betting, Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Fast Payout, Live Streaming |
Rating breakdown
Payments & payouts
Deposits from 10 via PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking. Payouts settle in 0–24h. Native iOS + Android apps ship the full market menu. We rate its market coverage 9/10 and live capability 8.8/10.
App & mobile
| iOS | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Android | ✓ |
| Score | 9.2 |
Licence & safety
| Licence | State regulators ✓ |
|---|---|
| since | 2012 |
| Score | 9.3 |
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How we rank
Our United States ranking is computed, not negotiated. We sample live odds continuously across every tracked bookmaker and measure three things per operator: how often it holds the best available price, its average margin on core markets, and how many markets it actually prices per event. Those measurements drive the largest share of the score; licence status, payment coverage and payout latency fill in the rest. Commercial deals never move a position.
US sports betting is regulated state by state. An operator licensed in New Jersey is not automatically legal in another state — availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator.
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FAQ
Is DraftKings safe and legal in United States?
DraftKings operates in United States under a licence from State gaming regulators (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB…). Player funds are segregated and the minimum age is 21.
How fast does DraftKings pay out?
Typical withdrawal time at DraftKings is 0–24h. Verify your account early — KYC is the most common reason payouts get delayed.
