Welcome offer · 🇺🇸 United States
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Review · Updated November 2026
DraftKings review
America's most popular sportsbook app
Our verdict
DraftKings Sportsbook is one of the two biggest US sportsbooks, live in most legal states. It offers deep same-game parlay options, daily odds boosts, a polished app and a regular 'bet and get' welcome offer.
DraftKings is operated by DraftKings Inc. and has been around since 2012. It is available in United States. We rate it 8.8/10 overall, with its strongest scores for markets & coverage and app & website.
Odds-wise, DraftKings's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 4.8%, better than the 5.1% average among the 10 other bookmakers we track in United States. Popular sports include NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, College sports.
Pros
- ✓Excellent same-game parlay builder
- ✓Daily profit boosts
- ✓Available in most legal states
- ✓Fast payouts
Cons
- ✕Pricing on spreads isn't always the best
- ✕Bonus bets don't return the stake
DraftKings welcome offers by country
| Country | Offer | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Bet $5, get bonus bets Place a qualifying first bet to receive bonus bets. Amount varies by state and promotion; bonus bets expire. | Licensed by state gaming regulators | Visit DraftKings |
18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often — always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.
Features
- Live betting✓
- Live streaming✓
- Cash out✓
- Bet builder✓
- Booking codes–
- Edit bet–
- Acca bonus / boost✓
- Early payout✓
- Mobile money–
- Virtual sports–
- iOS app✓
- Android app✓
- Data-light site–
- Betting exchange–
- Jackpots–
Popular payment methods
Typical options — check the cashier for the full, current list.
🇺🇸 United States
PayPal · Venmo · Debit card · Online banking (ACH) · Apple Pay
DraftKings alternatives in United States
Welcome offer · 🇺🇸 United States
Bet $5, get bonus bets
- Live betting
- Live streaming
- Cash out
Welcome offer · 🇺🇸 United States
First bet offer
- Live betting
- Live streaming
- Cash out
Frequently asked questions
Is DraftKings legit and licensed?
DraftKings holds licences in the markets we list: United States (state gaming regulators). Only bet with DraftKings where it is licensed for your country.
What is the DraftKings welcome bonus?
In United States, the current offer is: Bet $5, get bonus bets. Place a qualifying first bet to receive bonus bets. Amount varies by state and promotion; bonus bets expire. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the DraftKings website before you sign up.
Does DraftKings have an app?
Yes. DraftKings offers an Android app and an iOS app.
How good are DraftKings's odds?
On major football 1X2 markets DraftKings's margin is typically around 4.8%, compared with an average of about 5.1% among its competitors in United States. Lower margins mean better odds — compare live prices on our odds pages.