Our verdict
FanDuel’s app has the most App Store ratings of any book we cover (4.8 stars from 2.1 million), quick payouts and a full feature set: same-game parlays, live streaming and early cash out. US regulators have fined it repeatedly for accepting bets on unapproved markets, most notably $125,000 in Iowa in 2025.
Strengths
- App Store rating of 4.8 from 2.1 million ratings
- Same-game parlays, live streaming and early cash out
- Online-banking withdrawals within 24 hours in the US
- My Spend tool and 24/7 live chat
Weaknesses
- No phone support
- Repeated fines for bets on unapproved markets (Iowa, Massachusetts)
- Ontario withdrawals take 3–5 business days
Who it suits
Bettors who bet in play, build same-game parlays and want a polished app.
Look elsewhere if
Bettors who need phone support or want to deposit with crypto.
FanDuel quick facts
| Best for | Live betting and app quality |
|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5 (US), 8.9 (Ontario) |
| Owner | Flutter Entertainment |
| Founded | 2009 (sportsbook since 2018) |
| Licensed in | United States and Ontario |
| Welcome offer (US) | Bet $5 a day, get $50 in bonus bets a day for 7 days (up to $350) |
| iOS app | US 4.8/5 · Ontario 4.8/5 |
| Android app | US 4.7/5, per Covers |
| Fastest withdrawal | US: online banking within 24 hours; PayPal can be instant once approved; cash 12–48 hours; eCheck 1–5 banking days |
| Support | 24/7 live chat and email (sportsbook@fanduel.com, reply within 24 hours); no phone line. |
| Regulatory actions since 2023 | 5 (see the record below) |
FanDuel overview
FanDuel began in daily fantasy sports and moved into sports betting in 2018, the year Paddy Power Betfair (now Flutter Entertainment) took a controlling stake. It is one of the two largest US sportsbooks, live in 23 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, and has operated in Ontario since April 2022.
Its app has the most App Store ratings of any book we cover (4.8 stars from about 2.1 million ratings). Covers calls its live betting “the best in the business”, and FanDuel won Online Sportsbook of the Year at the American Gambling Awards in 2023 for the second year running.
FanDuel scores 8.5 in the US and 8.9 in Ontario. In the US it loses points for five fines since 2025, mostly for taking bets on markets regulators had not approved. In Ontario, where no penalty has been issued, its slower withdrawals (3–5 business days) hold it back.
How the score is built
Each score is a weighted average of five criteria, each out of 10. Two are calculated from public data (regulatory record and App Store rating); three are editorial judgments based on documented features, payment terms and offer terms. Ontario has no offer score because bonuses may not be advertised there, so its weights are rescaled. Full method.
| Criterion | Weight | US | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory record | 25% | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Betting product | 25% | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| App quality | 20% | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Payments & payouts | 15% | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Welcome offer terms | 15% | 8.0 | Not scored |
| Overall | 100% | 8.5 | 8.9 |
- Regulatory record: 5 scored actions since January 1, 2023 (listed below). US 8.0, Ontario 10.0.
- Betting product: Full US feature set: Same Game Parlay+, live streaming, cash out and deep in-play betting.
- App quality: US 4.8 stars on the App Store (US) = 8.7; Ontario 4.8 stars on the App Store (US) (US app rating; the Ontario app is a separate listing) = 8.7.
- Payments & payouts: Wide choice of methods and online-banking or PayPal withdrawals within a day in the US. Ontario: Interac and the main card and e-wallet methods, but withdrawals take 3–5 business days.
- Welcome offer (US): High value for a small daily stake, but the full amount needs a qualifying bet on seven consecutive days.
FanDuel welcome offer
Bet $5 a day, get $50 in bonus bets a day for 7 days (up to $350)
21+, new customers. $5 minimum deposit. Each $5 daily wager earns $50 in bonus bets, win or lose, for up to 7 consecutive days. Bonus bets are issued within 72 hours and expire after 7 days.
As advertised on October 27, 2026. Offers change often; the operator’s own terms apply.
No offer is shown for Ontario: the Registrar’s Standards ban public advertising of bonuses, including on affiliate sites.
Offers for existing customers
Regular promotions reported by the review sources listed below. Availability changes week to week and, in the US, by state.
United States
| Refer a friend | You and the friend each get $50 once they register and place a real-money bet of $10 or more. |
|---|---|
| Parlay bonus | On selected sports, $10 in site credit, win or lose, on qualifying parlays (for example three or more legs at +400 or longer). |
| Odds boosts | Team-specific and daily boosts that vary by state, listed under Promotions. |
Ontario promotions are not listed: public advertising of bonuses and inducements is not allowed there.
Sports and betting markets
More than 20 sports with hundreds of markets a day and more than 100 markets on live games. Player props include touchdown scorer markets, though Covers found them hard to find in the menus. Same Game Parlay and Same Game Parlay+ are available, with a list of popular prebuilt parlays on the home page.
Key betting features
- Same Game Parlay and Same Game Parlay+
- Live streaming
- Cash out on most bets
- In-play betting with live player-prop stats
Live betting and streaming
Live betting covers more than 20 sports. Streams play in the app for registered, logged-in users, and FanDuel shows MLB.TV’s Free Game of the Day. Bet Tracking follows eligible NBA and NHL bets live during FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts. Early cash out is being added to more markets over time.
App, support and safer gambling
Recent app updates added combined live bets, leg swaps on prebuilt parlays, box score and play-by-play pages, and a reorganized bet slip. FanDuel’s sportsbook and fantasy accounts do not share a wallet.
| iOS rating (US) | 4.8 / 5 from 2.1M ratings · App Store (US) |
|---|---|
| iOS rating (Ontario) | 4.8 / 5 from 2.1M ratings · App Store (US)US app rating; the Ontario app is a separate listing |
| Android rating (US) | 4.7 / 5 · Google Play, as reported by CoversNot used in the score |
| Customer support | 24/7 live chat and email (sportsbook@fanduel.com, reply within 24 hours); no phone line. |
| Safer gambling tools | Deposit and wager limits, time-outs, self-exclusion and the My Spend tool. |
Payments and withdrawals
US: online banking, PayPal, debit cards, eCheck and cash (varies by state); $5 minimum deposit for the welcome offer. Ontario: Interac, debit and credit cards, PayPal, Skrill, online bank transfer and INSTADEBIT; $10 minimum.
Withdrawal times
- US: online banking within 24 hours; PayPal can be instant once approved; cash 12–48 hours; eCheck 1–5 banking days
- Ontario: 3–5 business days
Times are those published by the operator or measured by the review sources listed below; first withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
How to sign up with FanDuel
United States
- 1Register in the FanDuel app and verify your identity.
- 2Deposit at least $5.
- 3Place a $5 bet on any market to receive $50 in bonus bets.
- 4Repeat daily for up to seven days to collect up to $350.
Ontario
- 1Use FanDuel’s Ontario site or app; you must be 19 or over and located in Ontario.
- 2Register and verify your identity.
- 3Allow location checks.
- 4Deposit with an accepted method. Bonuses are not advertised publicly in Ontario, so check the operator’s own site for any offer.
Licensing and availability
| Market | License | Regulator | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed23 states plus DC and Puerto Rico: AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VT, VA, WV, WY | state gaming regulatorsCheck the register | 21+ |
| Ontario | Registered with the AGCO; operates in iGaming Ontario’s regulated market since April 2022 | AGCO and iGaming OntarioCheck the register | 19+ |
In the US, FanDuel accepts bets only while you are physically located in a state where it is licensed. Check your state regulator’s list before you sign up.
Regulatory record
Fines, settlements and penalties published by regulators or reported by the trade press in the markets covered here. Dates are the decision date or, where that is not published, the date first reported.
| Date | Regulator | Amount | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | New Jersey Division of Gaming EnforcementUS | $5,000 | Failed to comply with a Division directive during a suspicious-betting investigation (FanDuel said it returned funds to a customer too early). Source |
| August 4, 2026 | Iowa Racing and Gaming CommissionUS | $95,000 | Bets on an unsanctioned basketball league and soccer officiating props. Source |
| March 16, 2026 | Massachusetts Gaming CommissionUS | $5,000 | Player-prop bets on a college quarterback, which Massachusetts prohibits (self-reported). Source |
| July 15, 2025 | Massachusetts Gaming CommissionUS | $15,000 | Accepting LPGA bets before that market was approved in Massachusetts. Source |
| July 11, 2025 | Iowa Racing and Gaming CommissionUS | $125,000 | Several violations, including accepting bets on markets the regulator had not approved. Source |
FanDuel history
- 2018Paddy Power Betfair takes a controlling stake; sportsbook launches
- April 2022Launches in Ontario
- December 2024My Spend responsible-gaming tool introduced
- January 2025Launches in Puerto Rico
- December 2025Launches in Missouri; FanDuel Predicts launched with CME Group
FanDuel vs rivals in the US
How FanDuel compares with the other top-rated sportsbooks in the US on our scores and the App Store.
| Sportsbook | Our score | Regulatory | iOS app | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 8.5 | 8.0 | 4.8 | Live betting and app quality |
| bet365 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 4.8 | In-play betting and live streaming |
| DraftKings | 8.5 | 7.5 | 4.8 | The widest US availability |
| BetMGM | 8.3 | 8.5 | 4.8 | MGM Rewards members and bet editing |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | 8.3 | 9.3 | 4.8 | Rewards on every bet |
FanDuel FAQ
Is FanDuel legal and licensed?
United States: Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed (23 states plus DC and Puerto Rico: AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VT, VA, WV, WY); minimum age 21+. Ontario: Registered with the AGCO; operates in iGaming Ontario’s regulated market since April 2022; minimum age 19+.
Who owns FanDuel?
FanDuel is owned by Flutter Entertainment. Founded: 2009 (sportsbook since 2018).
How good is FanDuel?
On our method it scores 8.5 (US), 8.9 (Ontario) out of 10. FanDuel’s app has the most App Store ratings of any book we cover (4.8 stars from 2.1 million), quick payouts and a full feature set: same-game parlays, live streaming and early cash out. US regulators have fined it repeatedly for accepting bets on unapproved markets, most notably $125,000 in Iowa in 2025.
How long do FanDuel withdrawals take?
US: online banking within 24 hours; PayPal can be instant once approved; cash 12–48 hours; eCheck 1–5 banking days; Ontario: 3–5 business days. First withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
Does FanDuel have live streaming?
Live betting covers more than 20 sports. Streams play in the app for registered, logged-in users, and FanDuel shows MLB.TV’s Free Game of the Day. Bet Tracking follows eligible NBA and NHL bets live during FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts. Early cash out is being added to more markets over time.
What is the FanDuel welcome offer?
United States: Bet $5 a day, get $50 in bonus bets a day for 7 days (up to $350). 21+, new customers. $5 minimum deposit. Each $5 daily wager earns $50 in bonus bets, win or lose, for up to 7 consecutive days. Bonus bets are issued within 72 hours and expire after 7 days. No offer is shown for Ontario, where public advertising of bonuses is not allowed. Checked October 27, 2026; the operator’s terms apply.
Has FanDuel been fined by a regulator?
Yes. Since January 1, 2023: New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, $5,000 (October 6, 2026); Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, $95,000 (August 4, 2026); Massachusetts Gaming Commission, $5,000 (March 16, 2026); Massachusetts Gaming Commission, $15,000 (July 15, 2025); Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, $125,000 (July 11, 2025).
Does FanDuel have an app?
United States: 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store (US) from 2.1M ratings. Ontario: 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store (US) from 2.1M ratings (US app rating; the Ontario app is a separate listing). Recent app updates added combined live bets, leg swaps on prebuilt parlays, box score and play-by-play pages, and a reorganized bet slip. FanDuel’s sportsbook and fantasy accounts do not share a wallet.
Sources
- Covers: FanDuel review (states, offer, payments)
- App Store: FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino
- Gambling.com: FanDuel Ontario review
- Covers: Iowa and Massachusetts fines (2025)
- Covers: Iowa fines FanDuel $95K (2026)
- Wikipedia: Flutter Entertainment (FanDuel stake)
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