DraftKings
DraftKings runs one of the two largest U.S. daily fantasy platforms. It offers salary-cap contests (including single-game Showdown), Tiers, Best Ball and snake drafts across 13 sports. The DFS product shares a DraftKings account with the company's sportsbook, casino, Pick6 and Predictions products.
New-user offer
New customers get 2 tickets to play free in NFL and NBA contests with a first deposit of $5 or more
Go to DraftKings(opens in a new tab)Offer checked Nov 2, 2026. Terms apply. Must be of legal age in your state. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
The short version
What stands out
- Available in 44 states, D.C. and certain Canadian provinces
- Wide format mix: salary cap, Showdown, Tiers, Best Ball, snake drafts, head-to-head, 50/50s and leagues
- 13 sports including F1, tennis, esports and NASCAR
- Beginner and Casual contests exclude players with an Experience Badge; low-stakes tournaments cap multi-entry at 20
- Contest entry fees can be as low as $0.01
Worth knowing
- Paid contests unavailable in HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA and some Louisiana parishes
- California's attorney general says DFS is illegal there (a non-binding July 2025 opinion), and a federal judge is weighing whether DraftKings' California contests violate state law
- Minimum age is 21 in six states (AZ, IA, IL, LA, MA, VA)
Where you can play DraftKings
Paid contests in 44 states, Washington, D.C. and certain Canadian provinces (DraftKings Q2 2026 release). Not offered in HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA or Louisiana parishes that voted against fantasy sports. Live in California, where a federal judge has asked for briefs, due by Dec 22, 2026, on whether its contests violate state gambling law.
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DraftKings questions
What states is DraftKings legal in?
As of our last check, DraftKings accepts players in 44 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Availability changes, so confirm in the app, which checks your location before you enter.
How old do you have to be to play on DraftKings?
18+ in most states. 19 in AL & NE; 21 in AZ, IA, IL, LA, MA & VA.
What is the minimum deposit on DraftKings?
The minimum deposit is $5.
How do you withdraw from DraftKings?
DraftKings pays out by ach / online banking, paypal, venmo, debit card, apple pay, cash app pay, check or bank wire. Withdrawals usually require identity verification first.
Does DraftKings have a promo code?
New customers get 2 tickets to play free in NFL and NBA contests with a first deposit of $5 or more Offers change often and terms apply, so check the details in the app.
Is DraftKings available in Canada?
Yes, DraftKings is available in at least some Canadian provinces.
Sources and corrections
Last checked Nov 2, 2026. We build every listing from the sources below and recheck them regularly. If something about DraftKings has changed, let us know.