FanDuel vs BetMGM: Odds, Margins and Feature Comparison
On the price data that matters most, FanDuel is the sharper book. Across a 596-market sample, FanDuel returned the best available price 36.07% of the time versus 19.86% for BetMGM (438 markets sampled), and its average bookmaker margin sits at 4.46% against BetMGM's 5.21%. Lower margin means more of each line is returned to the bettor. That gap is the core reason FanDuel outranks BetMGM on our odds score (7.8 vs 7.6) and on most feature categories below. Both are licensed by state gaming regulators and both require you to be 21+, so the decision comes down to pricing, app quality and payment fit for your state.
| FanDuel | BetMGM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Licence | State regulators ✓ | State regulators ✓ |
| Best price share | 40% | 42% |
| Avg. margin | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Play+ |
| Apps | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| Compare Odds | Compare Odds |
Odds comparison
On Odds comparison the two measure effectively level (7.8/10 vs 7.6/10).
Markets & coverage
On Markets & coverage the two measure effectively level (8.9/10 vs 8.7/10).
Live betting
On Live betting the two measure effectively level (8.9/10 vs 8.5/10).
Payments & payouts
On Payments & payouts the two measure effectively level (8.8/10 vs 8.6/10).
Withdrawal time
On Withdrawal time the two measure effectively level (8.7/10 vs 8.3/10).
App & mobile
On App & mobile the numbers favour FanDuel: 9.3/10 against 8.8/10 for BetMGM.
Bet Builder
On Bet Builder the two measure effectively level (8.9/10 vs 8.5/10).
Licence & safety
On Licence & safety the two measure effectively level (9.3/10 vs 9.2/10).
FanDuel — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Deep market menus per event
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✗ No real bet builder
BetMGM — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Deep market menus per event
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✗ No real bet builder
Odds and margin: FanDuel is the value leader
The two metrics that decide long-run value are best-price share (how often a book beats the market) and average margin (the built-in house edge across a market).
FanDuel led best-price share by roughly 16 percentage points in our sampling: 36.07% of 596 markets versus BetMGM's 19.86% of 438. On the same measurement, FanDuel's average margin of 4.46% undercuts BetMGM's 5.21% by about 0.75 points. For a bettor placing repeat wagers on the same NFL, NBA or MLB lines, that margin difference compounds directly into worse expected returns at BetMGM.
This is the single clearest separation between the two books. If you shop lines and care about closing value, FanDuel is the stronger default. BetMGM's margin is not out of line for the US market, but it is measurably behind FanDuel on this sample.
Ratings scorecard side by side
Our category scores track the same order the price data implies. FanDuel edges or matches BetMGM in every graded category.
- Odds: FanDuel 7.8 / BetMGM 7.6
- Market coverage: 8.9 / 8.7
- Sports depth: 8.8 / 8.6
- Live capability: 8.9 / 8.5
- Same Game Parlay / bet builder: 8.9 / 8.5
- Licence & safety: 9.3 / 9.2
- Payments: 8.8 / 8.6
- Withdrawals: 8.7 / 8.3
- App: 9.3 / 8.8
- Features: 9.0 / 8.7
- Support: 8.3 / 8.0
The widest gaps are the app (0.5) and live capability (0.4). Licence safety is effectively a tie — both operators hold state licences and score in the low-9s. FanDuel's app score is the highest single rating on this page.
Comparison table
| Metric | FanDuel | BetMGM | |---|---|---| | Founded | 2009 | 2018 | | Best-price share | 36.07% | 19.86% | | Average margin | 4.46% | 5.21% | | Markets sampled | 596 | 438 | | Odds score | 7.8 | 7.6 | | App score | 9.3 | 8.8 | | Live capability | 8.9 | 8.5 | | Withdrawals | 8.7 | 8.3 | | Min deposit | $10 | $10 | | Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h | | iOS / Android app | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | | Live streaming | Yes | Yes | | Cash Out | Yes | Yes | | Fast Payout | Yes | Not listed |
Both books share a $10 minimum deposit and a 0–24h withdrawal window. The listed differences are Fast Payout (present in FanDuel's feature set, not listed for BetMGM) and the payment mix covered below.
Markets, sports and parlays
Both operators cover the full US slate — NFL and NCAAF, NBA and NCAAB, MLB, NHL and UFC/MMA — plus international football including the Champions League, Serie A, Ligue 1, MLS and the World Cup, along with ATP and WTA tennis and golf.
FanDuel rates higher on market coverage (8.9 vs 8.7) and sports depth (8.8 vs 8.6), meaning more markets per event on average across the sampled books. Both list Same Game Parlay, but FanDuel's parlay/bet builder score of 8.9 leads BetMGM's 8.5, consistent with its stronger correlated-parlay and live-market breadth.
For in-play bettors, FanDuel's live capability score (8.9 vs 8.5) is the more relevant edge — it reflects deeper live markets and faster live pricing across the sample. Both books carry live streaming and Cash Out.
Payments and withdrawals
The two books overlap on PayPal, Venmo and Online Banking. Where they differ:
- FanDuel lists Visa alongside PayPal, Venmo and Online Banking.
- BetMGM lists Play+ (the prepaid card) alongside PayPal, Venmo and Online Banking.
If you want a card-funded route, FanDuel's Visa support is the direct fit; if you prefer a prepaid gaming card that keeps funding separate from your bank statement, BetMGM's Play+ is the option. Both post a $10 minimum deposit and a 0–24h withdrawal window, and FanDuel additionally lists Fast Payout as a feature. On withdrawals FanDuel scores 8.7 to BetMGM's 8.3 — the second-largest ratings gap on this page after the app.
Payment availability can vary by state, since US sports betting is regulated state by state. Confirm your funding options inside the app for your jurisdiction.
Apps and platform
Both operators run native iOS and Android apps. FanDuel holds the highest app rating on this comparison at 9.3, versus 8.8 for BetMGM — the largest category gap here.
That 0.5-point spread aligns with FanDuel's stronger scores in live capability and features, since the app is where in-play pricing, Same Game Parlay building and Cash Out actually happen. Both apps support live streaming. If day-to-day mobile experience and in-play speed weigh heavily in your decision, FanDuel is the stronger platform on our data; BetMGM's app still rates well and is not a weak point in absolute terms.
Licensing and legal status by state
Both FanDuel and BetMGM operate under state gaming regulators — bodies such as the New Jersey DGE, New York State Gaming Commission, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Michigan Gaming Control Board. The minimum betting age is 21.
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. Both books are live across major regulated markets including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts, but confirm current legality and product availability for your specific state before depositing.
On our licence & safety score the two are near-identical (FanDuel 9.3, BetMGM 9.2), so safety is not a differentiator here — pricing and platform are.
Which one should you pick
Choose FanDuel if value is the priority. It won the best-price share sample by a wide margin (36.07% vs 19.86%), carries the lower average margin (4.46% vs 5.21%), and leads on app, live betting, withdrawals and parlays. It is the stronger all-round book on this data.
Choose BetMGM if you specifically want Play+ funding or already use its rewards ecosystem, and you accept the slightly higher margin. Its scores trail FanDuel in every graded category but remain in the mid-to-high 8s, so it is a solid secondary account rather than a first choice on price.
The practical move for line-shoppers is to hold both and take whichever posts the better number per market — but if you keep only one, the data points to FanDuel.
FAQ
Is FanDuel or BetMGM better value on odds?
FanDuel, on our sample. It returned the best available price in 36.07% of 596 markets versus 19.86% for BetMGM across 438 markets, and its average margin was 4.46% against BetMGM's 5.21%. Lower margin and higher best-price share both favor FanDuel.
Do FanDuel and BetMGM have the same payment methods?
They overlap on PayPal, Venmo and Online Banking. FanDuel additionally lists Visa, while BetMGM lists Play+. Both show a $10 minimum deposit and a 0–24h withdrawal window. Available methods can vary by state.
Which app rates higher?
FanDuel, at 9.3 versus BetMGM's 8.8 on our scoring — the largest single-category gap on this comparison. Both offer native iOS and Android apps with live betting, Same Game Parlay, Cash Out and live streaming.
Are both sportsbooks legal in my state?
Both operate under state gaming regulators and are live in major markets like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and others, but US betting is regulated state by state. Check your state regulator for current availability. The minimum age is 21.
Which supports faster payouts?
Both list a 0–24h withdrawal window. FanDuel additionally lists Fast Payout as a feature and scores 8.7 on withdrawals versus BetMGM's 8.3, giving it a slight edge on our data.