DraftKings
DraftKings is one of the two dominant US sports betting operators. It launched in 2012 as a daily fantasy sports company and expanded into sportsbooks after the 2018 PASPA ruling. The book has a deep betting menu, sharp live pricing, and a polished mobile app. DraftKings leads the market in Kansas, Michigan, and New Hampshire (where it is the exclusive operator).
Our take The default pick for casual bettors who want the most polished app and the broadest market access in the US.
Signature Features
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Editorial illustrationPros
- Polished, fast mobile app with deep live-betting menus
- Available in 30 states plus DC, the widest US footprint with FanDuel
- Aggressive promo cadence around NCAA Tournament and NFL season
- Best-in-class same-game parlay builder
Cons
- Hold on parlays often higher than at sharp-friendly books like Circa
- Limits winning accounts aggressively
- Customer-service response slips during peak NFL weekends
About DraftKings
DraftKings is one of the two dominant US sports betting operators. It launched in 2012 as a daily fantasy sports company and expanded into sportsbooks after the 2018 PASPA ruling. The book has a deep betting menu, sharp live pricing, and a polished mobile app. DraftKings leads the market in Kansas, Michigan, and New Hampshire (where it is the exclusive operator).
What Makes DraftKings Different
Polished mobile app with deep live betting markets. The aggressive NCAA Tournament profit boost is a DraftKings signature.
What You Should Know
- Launched legal sports betting in New Jersey in August 2018, the first online sportsbook to go live post-PASPA
- Boston-based and the hometown book for Massachusetts bettors
- Exclusive operator in New Hampshire under a state lottery deal (51% tax)
- Official sports betting partner of multiple pro leagues including the NFL, MLB, and PGA Tour
- Publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 2020 via merger with SBTech and Diamond Eagle
- Daily fantasy sports (DFS) remains a core product alongside sportsbook
DraftKings is Live in 30 States
DraftKings operates in the following US states and territories. Click any state for a full guide to legal sports betting in that market; including which operators are available, tax rates, and state-specific laws.
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Washington DC
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Wyoming
★ Dedicated siteDraftKings is our top pick in 4 states
Our editorial ranking weights app stability, sharp pricing, market depth, and payout speed. DraftKings earns the top spot in the markets below; click any state to see the full ranked list, current welcome offer, and how it compares to other licensed operators in that market.
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