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[H2] How to bet the 2026 Kentucky Derby
There are many ways to bet on the Kentucky Derby. The most simple bets are called straight wagers: win, place, or show. A win bet is when your horse finishes first, offering a chance for a significant payout if betting on a longshot. A place bet means your horse finishes in the top two, and a show bet is when your horse comes in the top three, each with a $2 minimum.
There are also more complex bets called exotic wagers. These involve predicting the order of multiple horses (vertical wagers) or the winners of several races (horizontal wagers). Vertical wagers include exacta, trifecta, superfecta, and Super High Five, where you predict the first two, three, four, or five horses in order, respectively. The minimum bets are $2 for exacta (with $1 for additional combinations), $0.50 for trifecta, and $1 for both superfecta and Super High Five.
Horizontal wagers involve betting on multiple races, such as the Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6. The minimum bets are $1 for Daily Double, $0.50 for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, and $0.20 per combination for Pick 6.
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[H2] KENTUCKY DERBY BETTING LINES & FUTURES
One of the most important factors when betting on the Kentucky Derby is determining whether a horse offers good value. Like other U.S. horse races, the Derby uses a pari-mutuel system, meaning the betting lines fluctuate based on where the public is putting their money. Horses with more betting action become favorites, leading to smaller potential payouts. Less money on a horse means it’s considered a long shot, with a higher potential return.
The Kentucky Derby post draw will take place after the final prep race April 2026. Until then, you can get an idea of which horses are expected to take betting interest by considering future odds
. Some sportsbooks in Las Vegas take Kentucky Derby futures action, and Churchill Downs offered six pari-mutuel Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools as well.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby post draw will take place on Saturday, April 25, giving bettors a full week to analyze the field with official post positions and morning line odds. Those morning lines offer a solid projection of where odds might land—but they’re not locked in. Betting opens at 9:00 a.m. EDT the Friday before the Derby, and from there, it’s all about watching the board. Odds shift right up until post time, with final prices locked once the gates fly and the race is on.
[H2] HOW TO BET THE KENTUCKY DERBY
You have a full range of options for betting the Kentucky Derby.
If you want to keep things simple, you can play a straight wager: win, place, or show. Win wagers pay off if your horse wins. A place wager usually pays less than a win bet, but it pays if your horse finishes in the top two. A show usually pays less than a place wager, but you win if your horse finishes first, second, or third. It is a $2 minimum bet for win, place, and show wagers on the Kentucky Derby.
You can also play a multitude of exotic wagers on the Kentucky Derby. Exotics require you to either pick the first several horses across the wire (vertical wagers) or pick the winners of multiple races (horizontal wagers).
Vertical exotic options for the Kentucky Derby include an exacta, trifecta, superfecta, and Super High Five. These require you to pick the first two, three, four, or five horses across the wire, respectively. For an exacta, it is a $2 minimum bet on a single combination, though you can play multiple combinations for as low as $1 per combination. The trifecta is a $0.50 minimum bet. For the Kentucky Derby, both the superfecta and Super High Five have a $1 minimum.
Horizontal options include the Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6. The Daily Double has a $1 minimum. Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 have a $0.50 minimum, while you can bet a Pick 6 for just $0.20 per combination. In addition to traditional horizontal sequences, Churchill Downs offers special sequences with other major stakes races. Special sequences they have offered in recent years include:
A $1.00 Daily Double with the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby
A $0.50 Pick 3 with the Kentucky Oaks, Turf Classic, and Kentucky Derby
A $0.50 all-dirt-stakes Pick 5

[H2] LEADERBOARD
As the Kentucky Derby approaches, the ranking order may change. Stay informed by monitoring the rankings and familiarizing yourself with the top Kentucky Derby contenders.
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May 1, 2026

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Horse
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
Total Points

1CommandmentWathnan Racing (Tameem Binhamad KH H All-Thani)Brad H. CoxPrat, Flavien150
2Further AdoSpendthrift Farm LLC (Eric P. Gustavson)Brad H. CoxOrtiz Jr., Irad135
3RenegadeRobert & Lawana L. Row & Repole Stable (Mike Repole)Todd A. PletcherOrtiz Jr., Irad125
4So HappyNorman Stables LLC (Robbie Norman) & Saints or Sinners (Hans & Ana Maron)Mark GlattSmith, Mike E.115
5FulleffortSt. Elias Stable and Starlight RacingBrad H. CoxOrtiz Jr., Irad110
6The PumaOGMA Investments LLC (Gustavo Delgado), JR Ranch (Ramiro Restrepo et al) & High Step Racing LLC (Randy Guy, Joe Noble, Kevin Avera, Jim Ferreira & Todd Perry)Gustavo DelgadoCastellano, Javier106
7Silent TacticJohn C. OxleyMark E. CasseTorres, Cristian A.100
8Emerging MarketKlaravich Stables, Inc.Chad C. BrownPrat, Flavien100
9AlbusPin Oak Stud (Dana Bernhard)Riley MottTorres, Jaime A.100
10PotenteSpeedway Stables LLC (Peter Fluor & K.C. Weiner)Bob BaffertHernandez, Juan J.100
11PavlovianReddam Racing LLC (J. Paul Reddam)Doug F. O'NeillMaldonado, Edwin A.70
12Right to PartyChester Broman Sr.Kenneth G. McPeekElliott, Christopher70
13IncrediboltPin Oak Stud LLC (Dana Bernhard)Riley MottTorres, Jaime A.60
14Golden TempoPhipps Stable (Daisy Phipps Pulito) & St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola)Cherie DeVauxOrtiz, Jose L.60
15OttinhoThree Chimneys Farm, LLC (Goncalo B. Torrealba)Chad C. BrownDavis, Dylan56
16Class PresidentWinStar Farm LLC (Kenny Troutt), First Go Racing (Preston Trout et al) & CHC Inc. (Kit-Har Ng)Todd A. PletcherVelazquez, John R.50
17Stark ContrastAmerman Racing LLC (Mr. & Mrs. John Amerman)Michael W. McCarthyKimura, Kazushi50
18Iron HonorSt. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola), William H. Lawrence & Glassman Racing (Cathi Glassman)Chad C. BrownFranco, Manuel50
19Chief WallabeeMichael & Katherine G. BallWilliam I. MottAlvarado, Junior50
20Chip HonchoLeland Ackerley Racing LLC (Lee Ackerley), James Sherwood, Jode Shupe & John CiliaSteven M. AsmussenSaez, Luis49
21IntrepidoDutch Girl Holdings LLC (Michele Arthur) & Irving Ventures LLC (Ruben Isla)Jeff MullinsBerrios, Hector Isaac38
22Universe4 G Racing LLC (Brent Gasaway), Gregg Day, Steven Crain & Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek)Kenneth G. McPeekHernandez Jr., Brian Joseph38
23GrittinessRepole Stable (Mike Repole)Todd A. PletcherMaragh, Rajiv36
24TalkinReeves Thoroughbred Racing (Dean & Patti Reeves), Pine Racing Stables (Mark Pine), Legendary Thoroughbreds, Belmar Racing and Breeding LLC (Vito Cucci) & R. A. Hill Stable (Randy Hill)Danny GarganRosario, Joel35
25NearlyCentennial Farms (Donald Little)Todd A. PletcherVelazquez, John R.35
26BravaroAlbert Ciuffetelli, Stephanie S. Brennan, Shining Stables LLC, BAG Racing Stables & Paul BravermanSaffie A. Joseph, Jr.Gonzalez, Edwin35
27Litmus TestSF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital LLC & Catherine DonovanBob BaffertArrieta, Francisco34
28Great WhiteThree Chimneys Farm (Goncalo B. Torrealba) & John EnnisJohn EnnisAchard, Alex30
29Napoleon SoloGold Square LLC (Al Gold)Chad SummersLopez, Paco25
30OcelliAshley Durr, Anthony Tate & Front Page Equestrian LLC (Kevin Page)D. Whitworth BeckmanRamos, Joseph D.25
31ConfessionalSteve Landers Racing, LLC (Steve Landers)Brad H. CoxOrtiz Jr., Irad15

[H2] KENTUCKY DERBY PREP RACES
The Road to the Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs’ points-based qualifying system for the race. It includes designated prep races at tracks across the U.S. and internationally, with points awarded to the top five finishers in each race. Those standings determine the preference list for the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field.
Prep races begin in September with the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs and run until April. In general, prep races nearest in time to the Run for the Roses are worth more points, with final preps like the Florida Derby (G1), Blue Grass (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Arkansas Derby (G1) offering enough points that their winners and even second-place finishers are practically guaranteed a spot in the starting gate. If a tie in points standings occurs, the horse with higher non-restricted stakes earnings gets priority.

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POINTS
WINNER

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Holy Bull
Gulfstream Park
20-10-6-4-2
Nearly

February 6, 2026
Withers
Aqueduct
20-10-6-4-2
Talk to Me Jimmy

February 6, 2026
Southwest
Oaklawn Park
20-10-6-4-2
Silent Tactic

February 7, 2026
Robert B. Lewis
Santa Anita Park
20-10-6-4-2
Plutarch

February 7, 2026
Sam F. Davis
Tampa Bay Downs
20-10-6-4-2
Renegade

February 14, 2026
Fasig-Tipton Risen Star
Fair Grounds
50-25-15-10-5
Paladin

February 15, 2026
Sunland Derby
Sunland Park
20-10-6-4-2
Pavlovian

February 21, 2026
John Battaglia Memorial
Turfway Park
20-10-6-4-2
Great White

February 28, 2026
Fountain of Youth
Gulfstream Park
50-25-15-10-5
Commandment

February 28, 2026
Gotham
Aqueduct
50-25-15-10-5
Iron Honor

March 1, 2026
Rebel
Oaklawn Park
50-25-15-10-5
Class President

March 7, 2026
ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby
Tampa Bay Downs
50-25-15-10-5
The Puma

March 7, 2026
San Felipe
Santa Anita Park
50-25-15-10-5
Potente

March 14, 2026
Virginia Derby
Colonial Downs
50-25-15-10-5
Incredibolt

March 21, 2026
Jeff Ruby Steaks
Turfway Park
100-50-25-15-10
Fulleffort

March 21, 2026
Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby
Fair Grounds
100-50-25-15-10
Emerging Market

March 28, 2026
Arkansas Derby
Oaklawn Park
100-50-25-15-10
Renegade

March 28, 2026
Florida Derby
Gulfstream Park
100-50-25-15-10
Commandment

March 28, 2026
UAE Derby
Meydan Racecourse
100-60-30-15-10
WONDER DEAN

April 4, 2026
Blue Grass
Keeneland
100-50-25-15-10
Further Ado

April 4, 2026
Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita Park
100-50-25-15-10
So Happy

April 4, 2026
Wood Memorial
Aqueduct
100-50-25-15-10
Albus

April 11, 2026
Lexington
Keeneland
20-10-6-4-2
Trendsetter

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[H3] WHEN AND WHERE IS THE 2026 KENTUCKY DERBY?

The Kentucky Derby will be run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

[H3] Can you bet on the Kentucky Derby online?

Yes. You can bet the 2026 Kentucky Derby online through FanDuel Racing from your phone or computer.
FanDuel Racing is available in AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NM, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VA, WA, WV, and WY. FanDuel Sportsbook users in AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, and WY can also wager directly through the Sportsbook app.

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You can bet on horse racing directly through the Sportsbook app in the following states: AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, WY.
You can also bet on horse racing directly through our FanDuel Racing app in the following states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NM, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VA, WA, WV, WY.

[H3] WHY CAN'T I ACCESS HORSE RACING IN SPORTSBOOK?

You can bet on horse racing directly through the Sportsbook app in the following states: AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, WY.
Horse racing is not currently available via the Sportsbook app in D.C., KS, NC, NJ, TN, VT.

[H3] CAN I USE MY DEPOSITS AND WINNINGS FROM SPORTSBOOK TO PLACE BETS ON THE DERBY?

Yes! You can use all of your sportsbook deposits and winnings to place bets on the Derby. We make it easy for you to enjoy play with our integrated wallet.

[H3] How much does it cost to bet the Kentucky Derby?

The cost to bet the Kentucky Derby depends on the wager type you choose, but minimum bets are generally:
Win, Place, Show – $2 minimum
Exacta – $2 minimum straight bet ($1 boxes and wheels)
Trifecta – $0.50 minimum
Superfecta – $1 minimum
Daily Double – $1 minimum
Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 – $0.50 minimum
Pick 6 – $0.20 per combination
You can start with just a few dollars, but more complex bets can cost more depending on how many combinations you play.

[H3] When does Kentucky Derby betting open?

Advance betting for the Kentucky Derby typically opens at 9:00 a.m. EDT on the Friday before the race. For the 2026 Kentucky Derby, betting opens on Friday, May 1, 2026.
From that point, odds continue to change right up until post time on race day as more bets are placed.

[H3] When is post time for the Kentucky Derby?

Post time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for approximately 6:57 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

[H3] How many horses are in the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby field is limited to 20 starters, though Derby Week can begin with also-eligible horses on standby. In 2025, 21 horses were entered at the post draw, with Baeza listed as the lone also-eligible.
If a starter scratches before Friday morning’s official scratch time, the also-eligible horse can move into the field. That is why the AE list still matters every year—and why Rich Strike’s 2022 Derby win from that spot remains such a standout example.

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[H5] Odds are the measure of how much you can win per $100 wager. The - and + next to the odds are used to show the potential payout and whether the wager is more or less likely to win.

[H5] While the “-” wagers have a higher chance of paying out and the “+” wagers a lower chance, this is implied probability and does not guarantee a win or loss.

The “-” odds show how much you'd need to bet to win $100. For example, if you see the odds are -120, that means if you wager $120, your potential profit is $100 (plus your original stake).
The “+” odds show the amount of money you’d win if you bet $100. For example, if you see the odds are +120, that means if you wager $100, your potential profit is $120.
FYI: Don’t confuse the odds with the point spread. The point spread is a bet type that has two types of “+” and “-”. The “+” and “-” with single or double digits are displayed ABOVE the odds and refer to the points scored in a game. The odds are below the spread and have triple digits or higher.

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When you bet the spread, you’re betting on a team’s margin of victory or defeat. So, if you bet on the favorite (indicated by the “-”), they have to win by more than the number shown. If you bet on the underdog (“+”), they have to win outright or lose by less than the number shown.
[H6] Example

If you bet on the Cowboys -4 option, the Cowboys would have to win by more than 4 points for your bet to cover. If you bet on the Commanders +4 option, the Commanders would have to either win outright, or lose by less than 4. If the Cowboys beat the Commanders by exactly 4, then it’s a push, meaning all stakes are refunded.
FYI: .5 points are used so there will not be a tie, or push, where the bet is void and you will get your money back.

[H6] Moneyline

A moneyline is a bet on which team will win a game outright.
Example: The Cowboys are -190 to beat the Commanders, while the Commanders are +160 to win. If you think the Cowboys will win the game, you would have to wager $190 to potentially win $100 (or wager $19 to win $10). Conversely, if you think the underdog, Commanders, will win, you would wager $100 to potentially win $160 (or wager $10 to win $16).

[H6] Total

A total, or over/under, is a bet on the total amount of points scored in a game by both teams combined. A bet on the over means that both teams combined must score more than the number shown, whereas a bet on the under means that they must score less than the number shown.
Example: The Cowboys vs Commanders total is 48 points. If you think the total score of the game will be more than 48, you would bet the over and would have to wager $110 to potentially win $100.
FYI: If the teams combine for the indicated total exactly, then the wager is a push (or tie), meaning all bets are voided and you get your money back.

[H6] Prop (or Proposition):

A prop is a bet that isn’t tied to the outcome of a game. FanDuel offers both player props and game props.
Player props are tied to an individual player's performance in an event.
Example: Player totals: A set number for points/assists/yards/etc. and you can bet the over or under, e.g. “Noah Fant will have over 48 receiving yards.”
Game props are tied to another specific aspect of the game (other than player performance).
Example: Will the game go to overtime? Will the team that scores first win? Is the total score going to be an odd or even number?

[H6] Parlay

A parlay is a bet that combines two or more selections into one larger bet. For a parlay to be successful, each of the individual legs (or selections) must win.
[H6] Example

You want to bet the spread for the Cowboys vs Commanders, Lions vs Broncos, and NY Giants vs Chargers games. If you’re confident in all your bets, then you can combine them into a parlay for a higher potential payout.

FYI: In the event of a tie in one of the selections in a parlay, that individual leg would be removed from the parlay and the odds would be adjusted accordingly.

[H6] Same Game Parlay & SGP+

A Same Game Parlay is a special type of parlay that combines two or more selections from a single game or correlated games, matches, or events.
FanDuel also offers a SGP+, which lets you add more selections from other games to your Same Game Parlay and Live SGP/SGP+ for all NFL games so you can get in the action even after the game has started.
Example: Think your favorite team is going to dominate their next matchup? Bet on them to win by more than 4 points and the total to go over - all in one parlay. If both of your parlay legs hit, you’ll win more than if you placed each bet separately. But if you miss one leg, you’ll lose the parlay.
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[H5] Same Game Parlay+

FYI: Keep an eye out for our Popular SGPs where you can make the same bets as your favorite celebrities or bet on trending wagers among FanDuel customers.
Learn More

[H6] Live Bets or In-Game Bets

If you’re late to a game, you can still get in on the action. Live bets are any bets placed on a live game after it has already started. FanDuel offers odds throughout the game that continuously update as the game progresses.
FYI: Odds are subject to change at any time and often change frequently in real time. Toggle on the “Always accept odds movement”, located on the betslip, to submit bets without confirming changes to odds for quick bet placement. Toggle off to confirm odds changes before bet placement.
Bet settlement is not always immediate and many of our live markets settle after the game is over.

[H6] Alternate Lines

Alternate lines let you choose your own spread or total.
FYI: The majority of alternate spreads and totals are added to parlays and not normally bet as a straight.

[H6] Futures

Futures are bets on future events that generally won’t occur for weeks or months. These events usually refer to significant league championships, but can also refer to divisional or conference outcomes or be specific to a player.
Example: Futures can be wagers on competition or tournament outrights (e.g. the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl, Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon, the Los Angeles Lakers to win the Pacific Division, etc.). They can also refer to regular season win totals (e.g. Brooklyn Nets O/U 57.5 Wins), regular season points (e.g. Seattle Kraken O/U 90.5 Points) or player prop futures (e.g. Aaron Rodgers O/U 42.5 Passing TDs for the season).

[H6] Round Robin

A round robin is an easy way to place multiple parlays at once. When you place a round robin, you’re placing individual bets on every possible parlay combination within the selected wagers. You don’t have to win all the parlays to win the round robin.
To place a round robin, just add 3 or more selections to your betslip and go to the Round Robin tab. Here, you’ll see the bets broken down By 2’s, By 3’s, and so on. These indicate the number of selections in each individual parlay you’re placing.
Example: If you’re betting on teams A, B, and C to win outright, you’ll have two round robin options available. Your By 2’s option includes all possible 2-team parlays for these three wagers (A+B, B+C, and A+C). And your By 3’s option includes all possible 3-team parlays on these 3 wagers (A+B+C). If you bet $30 on the By 2’s option, that money will be split evenly among the 2-team parlays ($10 on each of the 3 wagers).
You can add up to 24 legs to your round robin. The more legs you add, the more combinations you can create.
Reminder: Selections with the same game (i.e. side/total/prop) cannot be combined.
Example: If you are betting on six teams to win outright, you’ll have the option to bet By 2’s, By 3’s, By 4’s, By 5’s, or a traditional 6-leg parlay. By 2’s = 15 possible 2-leg parlays By 3’s = 20 possible 3-leg parlays By 4’s = 15 possible 4-leg parlays By 5’s = 6 possible 5-leg parlays

[H2] NAVIGATING FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK

[H6] How to get started

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Once you’ve signed up, check out the different ways to bet so you can play your way.
And once you’ve found a bet that interests you, just tap on the bet you want to place.
Then, it’s time to enter how much you want to bet.
We’ll even show you how much money you’ll win if your bet hits.
After you place your bet, you can find then keep track of it in the My Bets tab.

If your bet wins, your total payout will include the amount you won + the amount you originally bet. And if your bet doesn’t hit, you won’t receive a payout.

[H6] Verify your identity

We use a third-party provider to verify your name, date of birth, social security number, and, in some states, your address. Your private information will be deleted after the verification process is complete.
Steps to a successful verification:
Log into FanDuel Sportsbook. App: iOS, Android or Web
Go through the verification process. You will have 3 attempts before you will be prompted to ID Scan, our third-party advanced verification support provider.
If you fail your 3rd attempt, ID Scan allows you to verify your identity by uploading the front and back of your ID.
Your private information will be deleted after the verification process is complete.
If verification is successful, your screen will say “You’re verified” and you can tap Continue to get started. Note: If you’re having trouble uploading your ID through the Automated Upload, reach out to our customer support team who can help you by resetting your attempts to verify.

[H6] Deposit

Adding funds to your FanDuel Sportsbook account is safe, secure, and easy to do!
How to deposit:
Sign in using your login credentials and go to your Account tab
Click Add Funds and choose your mode of payment
Online Banking
Debit Card
Venmo
PayPal
Wire transfer
Cash at counter
Cash with PayNearMe
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Enter the amount you wish to deposit and your payment information
Confirm your transaction and your deposit will be credited to your account in an instant

Depositing on Fantasy vs Sportsbook
Deposited funds can only be used on the product to which the deposit was made. While we can’t transfer funds between products, we can refund your Sportsbook account if you’ve mistakenly deposited it on your Fantasy account. Winnings, however, can be used on both Fantasy and Sportsbook!

[H6] Withdraw

Getting paid on FanDuel Sportsbook is safe, secure, and easy!
You can withdraw your winnings at any time through PayPal, Prepaid Card, Check, Venmo, and Online Banking. Please note, some states may not allow all withdrawal options. You can view all of the available options in your state by going to the Withdraw page.
In order to withdraw using Online Banking, Prepaid Card, Venmo, or Paypal, you must first make a deposit using that method. If you have deposited using multiple methods, then each withdrawal method will be available to you.

[H6] Cash Out

Cash Out allows you to settle a wager for a certain value before the event you have bet on has finished. You have full control over this feature and once a bet is cashed out, it cannot be reversed.
If your bet is eligible for Cash Out, you will be offered a “Cash Out Value”. This value will be clearly displayed on your bet slip within the Active Bets tab.
Keep in mind, even if Cash Out is available on your bet at one moment, it can be disabled or suspended at any time. It’s not always guaranteed to be there.

[H6] Refer A Friend

Referring a friend is now easier than ever!
How to Refer a Friend:

Invite Your Friends
Make sure they sign up with your invite link

They deposit and settle a bet of $10+
Make sure your friend's first bet of $10+ settles within 30 days of signing up

Get Your Bonus
You'll both receive a bonus after your friend's bet has settled

You can also track your friends’ sign up progress in the Referral Hub to see if they joined, settled a wager, and check on your bonus!

[H6] UNDERSTANDING REWARDS AND PROMOTIONS

[H4] TYPES OF REWARDS

What is a "No Sweat" promotion?

If your bet wins, you keep the money. If your bet is settled as a loss, you will be refunded up to a certain amount in the promotion as site credit. The credit will appear in your account within 72 hours. You then have 7 days in which to use your bonus bet.

What is a bonus?

A bonus is an extra payment in bonus bets that you get for placing a certain wager, based on a specified statistics/occurrences within the game. For example, a promotion on an MLB game may offer a “$5 bonus in bonus bets for each home run hit in the game.” This bonus may be offered regardless of your upfront wager winning or losing, or may be tied to you winning or losing your bet (see promotion details for more info). The credit will appear in your account within 72 hours. You then have 7 days in which to use your bonus bet.

What are bonus bets?

Bonus Bets are bonuses that can be found in your account page or betslip. Your Bonus Bets will either be all-purpose or for a specific sport, game, or bet type. After your bet settles (and if it wins), you’ll get to pocket all of the winnings but the initial Bonus Bet portion of your wager will not be returned to your wallet. For example: You could use a $25 NFL Bonus Bet to place a $25 bet on the Patriots to cover the spread. If the bet wins, the $22.73 winnings will be added to your wallet, but the Bonus Bet stake would not be included in your winnings. Your Bonus Bets will expire in 7 days, unless stated otherwise. More questions? Check out the FAQ page

What is a Profit Boost?

Profit Boosts are rewards that allow you to boost your winnings on a bet. If you have a Profit Boost, you will find it in your account or on your betslip when you’re placing a bet that meets the requirements for your boost.
A Profit Boost can automatically be added to your account by FanDuel or you can claim one by opting into a promotion. Once you’ve completed the promo, your Profit Boost will appear in your account.
Each Profit Boost will say what it can be used for. Either an all-purpose boost or it could be exclusively for a specific sport, game or bet type (such as a Same Game Parlay).
Profit Boosts expire so please visit your account page for more details on each reward’s expiration date Your Profit Boost cannot be combined with other rewards.
More questions? Check out the FAQ page.

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We’re always working to improve accessibility. That means designing with assistive technologies in mind, following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and listening to feedback. Our goal is to make FanDuel easy to use for everyone.

[H3] Using a screen reader
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[H3] What we've improved
We want FanDuel to work well for as many people as possible.
Here are a few updates we’ve made:
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Increased color contrast on buttons and visuals so they’re easier to see.
These updates are a part of our larger effort to create a more inclusive experience.

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Accessibility is a team sport. That’s why we created the Accessibility Champions Group. We’re a team of designers, product managers, engineers, researchers, quality analysts, and more.
We meet regularly to plan improvements, test ideas, and help other teams build with accessibility in mind. We also host talks and workshops to share tools and keep the momentum going.

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