As one of the two current giants in the daily fantasy sports industry, along with FanDuel, DraftKings offers big prize pools, a large user base, a wide away of sports contests, and a rich daily fantasy sports experience for players of any level.
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DraftKings Sports Betting Coming to New Jersey After Resorts Deal
DraftKings has signed a deal with Resorts Casino to offer sports betting in the state of New Jersey when sports betting goes live this month.
DraftKings to Expand to Australia
Leading daily fantasy sports site DraftKings announces plans to expand Australia by the end of June.
DraftKings to Offer AFL Football Contests in 2019
An exclusive deal with the Arena Football League will have DraftKings streaming games and offering contests in 2019.
DraftKings West Coast Hoops Highlights Latest NBA Slates
DraftKings recently introduced West Coast Hoops hopes to attract daily fantasy basketball users to the site’s latter NBA slates.
DraftKings Super Bowl DFS Contests are Live
DraftKings is offering Super Bowl daily fantasy sports contests for the first time for the Eagles vs Patriots match up on February 4th.
DraftKings Introduces Single Game Contests for NFL Playoffs
DrafKings is introducing single game contests for the first time during this month’s NFL Playoffs.
How to Reach DraftKings Live Chat
DraftKings live chat and a virtual assistant have recently been added as customer service options available through DraftKings.
Details of DraftKings EuroLeague Contests
DraftKings expands its daily fantasy basketball choices with new EuroLeague contests.
DraftKings Offering WPT DFS Qualifiers for European Championship
DraftKings recent sponsorship with World Poker Tour includes WPT European Championship DFS qualifiers the next few weeks.
DraftKings NFL Arcade Contests Could Be Coming Soon
After releasing MLB earlier this fall, NFL Arcade contests could be the next offering from DraftKings.
DraftKings Debuts World Series DFS Contests
Daily fantasy World Series contests have been introduced for the first time on DraftKings.
Daily Fantasy Sports Rake Increases at DraftKings and FanDuel
DraftKings and FanDuel increase rake at some contests over the last few days.
A Guide Where to Play Daily Fantasy Sports in 2017
A look at the daily fantasy football sites and where players can play during the 2017 NFL Season.
How Close Was the DraftKings Billion Dollar Lineup?
DraftKings Billion Dollar lineup was not hit during Week 1 — with no new billionaire.
DraftKings Fantasy Football World Championship in Miami This December
The 2017 DraftKings Fantasy Football World Championship is guaranteeing $12 million this December.
DraftKings Billion Dollar Lineup Awards $1 Billion for Perfect Lineup During Week 1
DraftKings is offering a Billion Dollar Lineup contest this NFL season. All you need to do is pick a perfect DFS lineup.
DraftKings Pick’em Contests Offer Salary Cap-Free DFS, Will Go Live August 16th
DraftKings releases Pick’em Contests with no salary cap and an easier draft method.
DraftKings and FanDuel Cancel Merger
A proposed merger between the two largest daily fantasy sports sites has been called off after pressure from the Federal Trade Commission.
DraftKings Launches DK Live on Android
DrafKings has unveiled DK Live for use on Android. The highly rated app allows you to not only monitor players in your lineup but the wider fantasy sports world as a whole.
DraftKings FanDuel Merger Could be in Trouble
A new report released this week indicates that a planned merger between DraftKings and FanDuel is far from a sure thing.
Newly Launched DraftKings Arcade Mode Simplifies Daily Fantasy Baseball Contests
DraftKings introduces a new type of MLB contest called Arcade Mode that allow more points to be scored and is arguably easier to play.
DraftKings Launches in Germany
DraftKings uses its Malta license to launch in Germany. More European countries could follow.
DraftKings Returns to 150 Max Entries on Small Buy-in Contests after Brief Experiment
DraftKings has again set maximum entries on low buy-in contests to 150, after experimenting with a 20 cap.
FanDuel and DraftKings Restore Services After Afternoon Outage
FanDuel and DraftKings both experienced outages after Amazon Web Services went down for a few hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Fantasy Football Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Slates Available
Believe it or not, daily fantasy football is not over — there is still more more slate that combines the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.
DFS Demographics Largely Unchanged According to Eilers & Krejcik Report
According to a wide-ranging report on the DFS industry, demographics have failed to budge from the stereotype of the young, affluent white male.
How to Reach DraftKings Customer Support
Do you need to contact DraftKings customer support about an issue? Here is what you need to know before reaching out to DraftKings.
DraftKings Offering 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Until December 23rd
DraftKings 12 Days of Giveaways is back for 2016. See what is store for the DraftKings 2016 holiday promotion.
Where Can You Play Daily Fantasy Sports?
Players from over 40 states can play on at least one medium or larger DFS site. What sites restrict players from certain states?
Playing in DraftKings Live Events
DraftKings offers players live events for most sports. DraftKings live packages give players a chance to experience daily fantasy sports in a truly unique way.
DraftKings and FanDuel Merges – What It Means for Players
The two top DFS sites have announced a merger. What does this move mean for players and when can we expect changes?
DraftKings Adds NBA Support to DK Live
DraftKings DK Live now supports NBA breaking news, scores and player updates. Only NFL was previously supported by the app.
How to Qualify for DraftKings Bucket List Experiences
DraftKings Bucket List Experiences are arguably one of the more unique items you can win at DraftKings. Here are the ways you can qualify.
DraftKings Casual Player Contests Introduced
DraftKings has introduced Casual Player contests to DraftKings players without experience badges. See if you qualify for the new contests.
DraftKings and FanDuel NBA Preview 2016
Dailyfantasysports.codes previews the 2016-2017 daily fantasy basketball season by comparing the top two DFS sites – FanDuel and DraftKings.
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Scoring and Changes for 2016
Regular season Daily fantasy basketball begins in late October. Here are the changes players can expect for the 2016-2017 season.
DraftKings Investigating Millionaire Maker Winner
DraftKings is looking into allegations the winner of the Week 3 Millionaire Maker may have colluded with his brother, a fellow DFS player.
FanDuel Rake Upped in Sunday Million
FanDuel players will now pay 15% in FanDuel’s largest tournament, the Sunday Million.
With Some Small Sites Struggling, What Are The Largest DFS Sites?
Many small and medium sized DFS sites are struggling compared to last year. What has happened and what are the largest DFS sites now?
Quick Facts of the DraftKings Flash Bonus Blitz
DraftKings Flash Bonus Blitz is held every Saturday and awards $10,000 in extra prizes each week. The special contests are among the highest value contests on DraftKings.
A Look at the DraftKings Free Play Bonus
DraftKings is back with a new DraftKings free play bonus for new players. Learn about how this bonus works and how you can take advantage.
A DFS Site Comparison: DraftKings Vs FanDuel in 2016
DraftKings and FanDuel are by far the most dominate DFS sites today. How do the two sites compare as the 2016 NFL season kicks off?
DraftKings Community Guidelines Divide Some DFS Players
Last week, DraftKings Community Guidelines were introduced to mostly positive reviews. Still, some players are against the changes or questioning the difficulty of enforcement.
DraftKings Leagues Introduced, Makes Playing with Friends Easier
DraftKings League has been introduced just in time for the football season. The new platform provides daily fantasy players an easier and more engaging way to play DFS with their friends.
DraftKings Olympics Basketball Contests Giving Players Reason to Play This Summer
DraftKings offers more DFS selection by sport than other site. And during this year’s Olympics they are also offering Olympic basketball contests.
Changes Made to DraftKings RAF Program
Some five months after the DraftKings affiliate program underwent major changes, the commission structure of the RAF program is also being overhauled.
A Closer Look at the DraftKings Free Contest Arcade
Free Contest Arcade is a new ongoing promotion introduced in June centering around DraftKings freerolls. $20k is being awarded in June alone.
DraftKings Makes Improvements to Player Rewards Program Effective July 1st
DraftKings announced some additional benefits of their 3 month old Player Rewards program, which includes larger and more frequent freerolls as well as the addition of a new tier.
The Players Championship DFS Contests Available at DraftKings, FantasyAces
The PGA’s unofficial 5th major, the Players Championship begins this Thursday and DFS contests are now available to join at DraftKings.
Analyzing the DraftKings VIP Store
In our series on the new DraftKings Player Rewards program, we take a look at the changes effect on the VIP Store.
Monitoring the Weather on DraftKings and FanDuel
There is nothing more frustrating than a baseball game rained out. Thankfully some of the biggest DFS sites provide weather tools to minimize your risk.
What You Need to Know About DraftKings Player Rewards Freerolls
DraftKings has never been a haven for players who like to play freerolls. That is, not until DraftKings released their new Players Rewards Club. Now players can qualify for them every month for up to $150k in entries.
A Closer Look at DraftKings Daily Missions
DraftKings Daily Missions are a notable part of the new DraftKings Players Reward Program. But are they worth your time?
The 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy Season is Underway
After six months, another season of MLB is upon us. Here is what you need to know as we head into another MLB daily baseball season.
DraftKings Player Rewards Program Relaunched
DraftKings has unveiled a new VIP program called Player Rewards which includes new rewards such as Daily Missions, access to exclusive freerolls, Flash Bonuses on top of using FPPs in the store.
DraftKings 1099s Now Available Online
Still waiting for your DraftKings 1099 forms in the mail. Good news – they may be available for download online.
DraftKings 1099 Forms Still Delayed
If you showed a profit on DraftKings last year, you may be wondering why the site has not sent a 1099 form to you yet. It’s not just you – 1099 forms have been delayed since early February.
How Does the DraftKings Hot Streak Work?
On Tuesday, DraftKings introduced Hot Streak, a new promo where players can win up to $1,000 for every 7-day winning streak in the site’s Hot Streak contests.
Using Late Swap in NBA DFS
Do you play on a site with late swap? Here’s how to gain an edge on your opponents using the tool in NBA DFS.
Major DraftKings Affiliate Program Changes Coming March 1st
Bad news for affiliates that promote the largest daily fantasy sports site. DraftKings sent affiliates a notice on Wednesday that terms will be changing significantly for affiliates. Among the changes are new minimum activity requirements and new revenue share rates. The changes will go into effect on March 1st, 2016.
DraftKings UK is Live
DraftKings took a big step on Saturday when they officially expanded their popular daily fantasy sports games to players located in the United Kingdom.
New DraftKings Changes Include Banning DFS Tools
On Thursday, DraftKings announced that they would be implementing a series of changes to the site to put themselves in line with demands of proposed state regulations, many of which make an effort to level the playing field between experienced players and new players.
Free $3 DraftKings NBA Beginner Entry Available to New Players
With the conclusion of the NFL daily fantasy football season, you may be looking at new sports like basketball. DraftKings is currently giving a $3 Free Ticket to new players that play the site’s NBA beginner contests.
Filling out DraftKings W9 Form Doesn’t Mean You Owe Taxes
It is that time of year when US residents have to start thinking about taxes. That also means taxes on daily fantasy sports winnings. But do you owe taxes if you simply received a W9 request?
Getting Started With DraftKings League of Legends
With the departure of Vulcun from the eSports market, you may be looking for a new daily fantasy eSports provider. DraftKings offers their own eSports product, currently offering LOL contests.
How to Find DraftKings Freerolls
Although not as generous as FanDuel for freerolls, DraftKings does offer players regular freerolls of their own, often giving away Step tickets as prizes.
DraftKings League Hub Helps Commissioners Manage Money
If you are one of the millions of users who play season long fantasy sports, you may know how difficult it is to collect entry fees and manage payouts. Enter League Hub, a manager for fantasy sports leagues run for ESPN seasonal leagues.
A Guide to DraftKings College Basketball Scoring
A sport that you don’t hear mentioned a lot during this time of year is college basketball, a DFS sport that is almost exclusively offered at DraftKings (and FanDuel). DraftKings offers daily fantasy college basketball contests through March Madness.
Creating DraftKings Contests in 3 Steps
There are thousands of contest choices each week at DraftKings, just sitting in the lobby waiting for players like you to join. But you don’t have to settle for joining an existing contest — you can also create contests to your own preference.
Coming to Better Understand the Legality of the DFS Industry
Deflategate? Sure. Greg Hardy and domestic violence? That was impressive. Johnny Manziel and his inability to bypass the all-too-common pitfalls of fame? Astounding.
Taking a Look at DraftKings MMA Scoring
You don’t need news reports to tell you that daily fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) is becoming a popular sport to play DFS. You merely need to look at the large prize pools — over $200,000 guaranteed at DraftKings for a typical UFC event.
Using the DraftKings iOS Mobile App
DraftKings is the most popular daily fantasy sports in the land and they have a excellent mobile app to show for it. The iOS version of DraftKings is rated five stars by the Apple App store with over 1600 reviews, making it the most highly rated mobile apps available.
DraftKings Tweaks Contest Entry Limits
DraftKings has tweaked the number of times players can enter its contests, a few days after Massachusetts released proposed broad regulations on the industry.
New York Tells DraftKings and FanDuel to Leave State, Sites Balk
After an inquiry into daily fantasy sports, the attorney general of the state of New York, Eric Schneiderman, has informed the two largest daily fantasy sports sites that they must halt operations in the state.
DraftKings FFWC Guaranteeing $15 MM, 3 New Millionaires
It is being dubbed the biggest fantasy contest of all time. It will be the first fantasy football competition covered on ESPN. DraftKings’ Fantasy Football World Championship (FFWC) is back and will be held over two Sundays this December and January.
A Guide on DraftKings College Football Scoring
The NFL isn’t the only daily fantasy football game in town. College football is also popular with DFS players. Here are the scoring rules you need to know.
StarsDraft Leaves 46 States, Others Holding Firm
On Monday, Amaya Inc announced that they were taking the dramatic step of leaving all but four states in reaction to recent developments in the industry. What’s next and what other states are being affected?
DraftKings Hockey Scoring Explained
Wednesday was the start of the NHL season and for DFS players, that means another sport to play daily fantasy sports. While daily fantasy hockey still lags football, baseball and basketball the sport has a daily fantasy following and is growing with the rest of the sports.
DraftKings Data Leak Controversy Goes Mainstream
Week four of the NFL season proved to be the wildest yet and not because of what happened in the games. A controversy regarding the posting of DraftKings lineup data has raised serious questions about how daily fantasy sports sites handle info and reinvigorated the debate of whether the industry needs to be properly regulated.
The Basics of DraftKings Soccer Scoring and Rules
Across the pond there is another type of football currently in the hearts of minds of fans. We call it soccer, but they of course refer to it as football. It’s the number one sport in the world so it’s no surprise that the site is gaining some traction at America’s top daily fantasy sports site, DraftKings.
Types of DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Contests
When you go to the DraftKings lobby, you will see a selection of different contests types available. Whether its GPPs or 50/50s, each of these contests have unique rules, payouts and strategies.
NFL DFS Expert Picks – DraftKings Week 1 2015
With daily fantasy sports booming and scores of less skilled players joining the games, sharper players are cleaning up. To aid in your efforts to beat the games, Daily Fantasy Sports Codes has teamed up with top prediction services to help you this NFL season.
Comparing FanDuel and DraftKings NFL Scoring
There are less than two weeks before the start of the NFL season. If you have been on the sidelines during the NFL preseason, now is the time to get those projections ready. Before we do that, its important to be family with the scoring systems daily fantasy sports sites use, which are not universal.
Here are the Top DraftKings Commercials This Week
DraftKings was ranked forth this week in TV advertising according to iSpot.tv, signaling that they are putting some of their recent funding win to work towards television advertising before the start of the NFL season.
DraftKings to Expand Internationally with UK License
DraftKings has been given the green light to operate its daily fantasy sports contests in the United Kingdom. As part of the entry into the UK market, DraftKings will be opening up an office in London and name a new head of international growth.
English Premier League Begins; Yahoo Adds DFS Soccer
As the world’s most popular league starts its season, DraftKings is adding an impressive lineup of daily fantasy sports soccer contests. Meanwhile, Yahoo looks to start offering daily fantasy soccer.
Early NFL Contests Up on DraftKings, FanDuel
When you’re a website that offers daily fantasy sports, the National Football League is a big bleeping deal. So it’s not a surprise that the largest daily fantasy sports sites are already flexing their DFS muscles to give players a hint of what to expect during the 2015 football season.
DraftKings Inks $300 Million in Funding
Nearly a month to the day an ESPN funding deal fell through, DraftKings has announced that they have secured an additional $300 million in funding led by FOX sports. Of the $300 million, FOX Sports has committed $150 million with the agreement also calling for DraftKings to spend $250 million in advertising over the next three years at FOX Sports.
Breaking Down the DraftKings VIP Program
In our post last week, we explained the lucrative $600 sign-up bonus that is available to players who earn Frequent Player Points while they play the real money contests at DraftKings. Fortunately for players, in addition to clearing the bonus, they can also use these points towards a VIP program at DraftKings.
Earning the DraftKings First Deposit Bonus
When you sign-up to DraftKings you can take advantage of a 100% up to $600 bonus, which is among the larger bonuses available when signing up for a daily fantasy sports site. Players will also receive a free $3 entry.
DraftKings Offering $250,000 NASCAR DFS Contest
Last month DraftKings became the “Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner” of NASCAR. While not traditionally the first sport one thinks of when they think of daily fantasy sports, NASCAR dfs contests are gaining popularity and there is no greater evidence of that than this weekend’s NASCAR action.
DraftKings Inks Exclusive Ad Deal With ESPN
DraftKings, who is attempting to dethrone FanDuel and become the undisputed world’s top daily fantasy sports site, has come to terms on a deal that will give them the exclusive right to advertise on ESPN properties beginning in 2016.
Draft Kings Boosts Staff with PlayBook Expansion
If you love fantasy sports and live in the Boston area, you may have a chance to join the expanding staff at DraftKings, this time from the content arm of the company. Playbook, a sports informational website launched by DraftKings, now boosts a staff of 25, up from 2 from their launch just six months ago.
Comparing Guaranteed Prize Pools at DraftKings and FanDuel
Deciding where to play daily fantasy sports is usually a decision between DraftKings and FanDuel. FanDuel is still the largest dfs site around, but both are solid enough that you should have an account at both if you are serious about daily fantasy sports.
Summer Games Begin at DraftKings, Guaranteeing $3.6 Million
June is hardly the peak of the daily fantasy season, but that’s not stopping DraftKings from some big money behind its guaranteed prize pool tournaments this June with their $3.6 million Summer Games Promotion running June 4th-15th and spanning five sports.
DraftKings to be Title Sponsor of 147th Belmont Stakes
First NASCAR, now horse racing. On Friday, Belmond Stakes announced that DraftKings will be the title sponsor of the Belmont Stakes being held June 4th to June 6th. DraftKings will also give away a one-of-a-kind VIP pass in an MLB upcoming league.
DraftKings Live Event Giving away $150k in Boston June 6th
DraftKings players can qualify for a quintessential summer baseball experience with an evening at Fenway Park one day and a DraftKings live daily fantasy sports event the next – awarding $150,000 King of Boston live event on June 6th.
Watching the Weather: A Key for Playing DFS for Baseball
While a lot of other daily fantasy sports aren’t dependent on the weather, baseball is. Find out how to not get in trouble with your DFS lineup because of Mother Nature.
DraftKings Guaranteeing More Than $100K for UFC 187
DraftKings will guarantee more than six figures in prize pools for fantasy contests based on Saturday’s UFC 187, Johnson vs. Cormier.
DraftKings Founders Make Appearance on CNBC’s Mad Money
On the heels of last week’s NASCAR deal, DraftKings founders Jason Robins and Matt Kalish stopped by and spoke with Jim Cramer, the eccentric host of CNBC’s Made Money about their position on the 2015 CNBC Disruptor 50 list — companies that are innovating and revolutionizing the landscape of their respective businesses.
DraftKings Fantasy NASCAR Strategy – Learning the Basics for DFS for Auto Racing
DraftKings just signed a deal with NASCAR, and is now offering daily fantasy sports contests for auto racing. But how do you play DFS based on stock cars?
DraftKings Partners with NASCAR for Daily Fantasy Games
DraftKings announced today via a statement that they have partnered with NASCAR and NASCAR Digital Media as “Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner” in a three-year deal that will see DraftKings develop and launch NASCAR-branded daily fantasy sports games.
Fantasy Golf Strategy – Learning the Basics for DraftKings and Beyond
Fantasy golf is the hottest new game in the world of daily fantasy sports. Learn some of the basics of setting lineups to get in on the action.
Daily Fantasy Sports Basics – DraftKings MLB Scoring and Rules
With a full schedule of games available each day and plentiful stats, Major League Baseball just may be the perfect sport for daily fantasy sports. The way points are earned can vary from site to site – so before getting started be familiar with the DraftKings MLB scoring system and rules.
DraftKings Hosting Massive Million-Dollar MLB Contests
DraftKings will hold a pair of Major League Baseball daily fantasy contests that will guarantee a million dollars each.
Daily Fantasy Sports Golf Arrives with Millionaire Maker
In what DraftKings is calling the Biggest Fantasy Golf Contest Ever, the number two DFS site will be offering $2.5 million guaranteed, including a top prize of $1 million for this summer’s PGA US Open.
Daily Fantasy Sports Basics – What is a Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP)?
Are you new to daily fantasy sports, and want to know the ins and outs of guaranteed prize pools, aka GPPs? Read on to learn more.
Are You Exercising Proper Bankroll Management in Daily Fantasy Sports?
Are you exercising proper bankroll management when you play daily fantasy sports? Are you even aware of bankroll management is? Here is some help to nalyze whether you are using your money properly in DFS.
How to Make a DraftKings Withdrawal
You have won some daily fantasy sports contests and now it’s time to take some of your excess bankroll off the table by making a DraftKings withdrawal.
DraftKings makes the process of initiating a withdrawal just as simple as making a DraftKings deposit.
Daily Fantasy Sports Basics – What is Rake?
What is the rake at a daily fantasy sports site? Read on to find out.
Daily Fantasy Sports Basics – What is a 50/50 or Double-Up Contest?
What is a “50/50” or Double-UP contest in daily fantasy sports? Read on to find out.
Is Buying And Selling of Lineups a Problem for Daily Fantasy Sports?
The practice of people buying and selling lineups for use in daily fantasy sports has seen an increase in recent months, and it could be a serious issue for DFS players and the industry as a whole.
Setting MLB Lineups Across Daily Fantasy Sports Sites FanDuel, DraftKings
Want to play Major League Baseball daily fantasy sports contests across FanDuel and DraftKings, with minimal fuss? We break down how to tweak your lineups.
Major League Baseball: Weekend No. 1 of Daily Fantasy Contests, April 10-12
With Opening Day behind us and the first weekend of baseball on tap, daily fantasy sports players will get their first glimpse at what they can expect for guaranteed contests at DraftKings, FanDuel and more.
How to Make a DraftKings Deposit
So you have registered at DraftKings and have checked out the assortment of games. You are now ready to take the plunge and make a deposit and join the exciting and fun world of real money daily fantasy sports contests, all 100% legal in 45 states.
How to Sign-up to DraftKings
Looking to sign-up to DraftKings? DraftKings makes their sign-up process incredibly easy, allowing you the ability to join any of DraftKings’ thousands of daily real money contests in just a matter of minutes.
Who to Draft for Masters Golf Daily Fantasy Sports Contests
Want to win a daily fantasy sports contest based on the Masters golf tournament, including that $2.2 million event at DraftKings? We aggregate some of the strategy floating out there in the fantasy universe:
DFS for The Masters – Millions up for Grabs in Upcoming Golf Contests
Daily fantasy sports for golf will hit a new high this week, as The Masters takes centerstage, and sites are offering huge DFS contests for the action at Augusta.
Daily Fantasy Sports Overlay Alert : MLB Contests at DraftKings for April 6
With an hour to go before today’s Major League Baseball daily fantasy sports contests start at DraftKings, there are overlays of about half a million dollars over seven of their largest events.
DFS Guaranteed Prize Pool Report: MLB Opening Day, April 6
Opening wholesale mlb jerseys Day for Major League Baseball is here, and that means huge guaranteed prize pools to start the season at many of the largest daily fantasy sports Purchase sites.