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DraftKings vs Yahoo Daily Fantasy

Both cover NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Golf and Soccer. Here's where they differ.

Key differences

  • DraftKings covers CFB, CBB, NASCAR, F1, MMA, Tennis and Esports, which Yahoo Daily Fantasy doesn't.
  • Yahoo Daily Fantasy also offers season-long leagues.
DraftKings and Yahoo Daily Fantasy compared
Contest typesSalary cap, Best ballSalary cap, Best ball, Season-long
States44—
SportsNFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, MLB, NHL, Golf, NASCAR, F1, MMA, Soccer, Tennis, EsportsNFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Golf, Soccer
Minimum age18+18+
Min deposit$5—
PayoutsACH / online banking, PayPal, Venmo, Debit card, Apple Pay, Cash App Pay, Check, Bank wirePayPal
New-user offerNew customers get 2 tickets to play free in NFL and NBA contests with a first deposit of $5 or more—
CanadaYesYes
Founded20122015
OwnerDraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG)Yahoo Inc. (90% owned by Apollo Global Management funds, 10% by Verizon)
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The table is built from each listing's published details. See the DraftKings and Yahoo Daily Fantasy profiles for their sources and check dates.