DraftKings Review - How Good Is DraftKings at Fantasy Esports?

There’s an awesome DraftKings esports bonus for new customers at the moment. This could give you up to $20 in free play credits that you can use to fund your esports bets. To get this deal, you’ll need to sign up to DraftKings for the first time and then make a minimum $5 deposit. Doing this will see $20 in DraftKings dollars landing in your account. Remember that these extra betting funds cannot be withdrawn, only used to fund your esports bets.

So let’s make it clear, you won’t be betting on esports in the regular manner at DraftKings. Instead you’ll be building your own fantasy team for esports like League of Legends, Counter Strike Global Offensive, Rocket League and Call of Duty. You can then enter these teams in DraftKings DFS competitions and win big cash prizes. While there is a regular DraftKings sportsbook, this only features odds on standard sports rather than competitive gaming.

Depending on which country you are resident in, you might be able to visit the DraftKings casino. This is packed with popular slots like 88 Fortunes, Extra Chilli Megaways and Cats. Plus there’s a good amount of table games here that include blackjack, baccarat and roulette. Just don’t forget to visit the live dealer section for a great way to enjoy some immersive gaming.

Some online gambling sites have their own poker software, but DraftKings is not one of those sites. However, our DraftKings review found that the brand has some decent live dealer poker games with Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold’em being among the highlights.

The DraftKings DFS tournaments clearly work a little differently from regular betting, so you won’t find in-play bets for your fantasy esports. However, it’s worth noting that the DraftKings sportsbook does have a few decent live betting options. This gives you a simple way to bet live on top sports like tennis and soccer, although there weren’t any live esports bets when we carried out this review.

DraftKings is licensed by a variety of online gambling authorities. These include the likes of the UK Gambling Commission, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and so on. All of this means that you’ll be able to legally use the fantasy esports service in the relevant country. Such licensing also means that you’ll be given a secure and fair betting experience. Just so you know, the DraftKings website is completely encrypted to make sure that your deposits and data stay in safe hands.

DraftKings gives you some easy ways in which you can contact its customer support team. There’s a little message icon in the bottom-left of the screen, and you can also find an email support form and telephone contact number on the Contact Us page. Remember that the DraftKings customer service hours are only open between 6am and midnight EST. There’s also a fairly detailed FAQ section on the site, and you can get in touch with DraftKings via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

DraftKings is a real money betting site which means that you’ll obviously need to make a deposit to get started. We found that you can make deposits at DraftKing either with debit card brands like Visa and MasterCard, or you could deposit with the PayPal ewallet. This is a smaller choice than you get at other betting sites, but it allows you to fund your bets simply and securely. Withdrawals can be made with the same payment methods and they should take up to five days to process.

DraftKings built its reputation on daily fantasy sports (from 2012) and has grown into a full-featured sportsbook and casino, all in one slick app operating under a New Jersey licence. It’s a ” jack of all trades” done right — and, unusually, a single app that works across eligible states on both platforms.

Key features

• Fantasy contests, an enormous range of sports and bet types, and exotic wagers
• Betting pools you won’t find at most sportsbooks
• Strong responsible-gambling tools: player limits, self-exclusion and a cool-off feature
• Wide device compatibility (Pixel, Samsung, Sony, Huawei, Motorola, Nokia, LG, HTC); iOS rated 4.8/5 for animation and sound quality

How to download the DraftKings app

iOS: install straight from the App Store.
Android: the app is not on the Google Play Store, so download the APK file directly from DraftKings.

Bonuses on the DraftKings app

New players can claim up to $1,050 with no promo code: a $50 free bet on a $5 minimum deposit (the $50 is credited as bonus, winnings are yours to keep), plus a 20% deposit match up to $1,000. Match funds release in $1 increments for every $25 you wager.

Our verdict

Modern, dependable and the broadest betting selection around — a great all-rounder. 18+ and available in eligible states only; T&Cs apply.

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DraftKings is primarily known for its fantasy sports betting service. This covers all top sports like soccer, American football, basketball, hockey, tennis, and even golf or MMA fighting. But it’s important to note that customers in some countries might be able to access the DraftKings sportsbook that features decent odds on many sports like American football, soccer, basketball and so on.