SPORTS BETTING GUIDE
Learn how sports betting works and about some of the different bet types available at FanDuel Sportsbook
JOIN NOWWhat is Sports Betting?
Sports betting is the act of placing a wager on the outcome of a sporting event. Common bet types include Moneyline, Point Spread, and Over/Under.
What Is a Moneyline Bet?
Bet on the winner! See how Moneyline odds determine your payout.
LEARN MOREWhat Is a Point Spread Bet?
Bet on a team to cover the Spread! See how the Point Spread sets the margin.
LEARN MOREWhat Is a Total (Over/Under) Bet?
Bet on the total score of a game! See how the Total line is set and what O/U means in betting.
LEARN MOREWhat Is a Parlay Bet?
Combine multiple bets for a bigger payout! See what a Parlay bet means, including Same Game Parlays, and how it wins or loses.
LEARN MOREWhat Is a Round Robin Bet?
Turn your picks into multiple bets! See how a Round Robin bet is structured.
LEARN MOREWhat Is a Live Bet?
Bet on games in real-time! See how Live betting keeps you engaged and how odds fluctuate.
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HOW DO I START BETTING ON SPORTS?
JOIN FANDUEL
Sign up and verify your identity, it's easy and takes less than 2 minutes
Be sure to check for FanDuel promotions and bonuses to see what you can get when signing up!
MAKE YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT
Once verified, you can link a payment method and make your first deposit.
You're first real money wager after depositing will be eligible for sign-up offers.
PLACE YOUR BET
Navigate to the sport, game, or match you want to bet on, then select odds to fill out your betslip. Your odds will update as you add more selections.
When ready, enter your wager amount and place your bet.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is sports betting and how does it work?
Sports betting is the act of predicting sports outcomes and placing a wager on the result through a Sportsbook that sets odds and pays out based on correct predictions.
How do betting odds work in sports betting?
Betting odds represent the probability of an outcome and determine how much money you win relative to your stake.
What do American odds mean in sports betting?
American odds show profit based on a $100 bet, with positive odds showing potential profit and negative odds showing how much you must bet to win $100.
How do Sportsbooks make money from betting?
Sportsbooks make money by building a margin (vig or juice) into the odds so payouts are slightly less than true probability.
What happens if a sports game is postponed or canceled?
If a game is postponed or canceled, most bets are voided and stakes are refunded unless the bet has already been decided by official rules.
Is sports betting legal in the United States?
Sports betting is legal in some U.S. states and regulated at the state level, meaning availability and rules vary depending on location. Click here to view the current status and availability of FanDuel in every U.S. state.
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