Is FanDuel Legit?
FanDuel Sportsbook is a wildly popular online sports betting platform that is now legal and available in four states and expanding to others in the near future.
FanDuel is a well-established platform that is licensed by gaming commissions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia. The company is required to comply with all state regulations governing gambling and sports betting.
FanDuel is operated by the European betting giant Flutter Entertainment (formerly Paddy Power Betfair), one of the most respected gaming companies in the world. FanDuel is required to partner with existing land-based casinos in the states where it operates. The company is partnered with the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford in New Jersey, the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia in Pennsylvania, The Greenbier in West Virginia, and the Blue Chip and Belterra casinos in Indiana.
Under state law, users must be at least 21 years or older to play. The site uses identity verification technology to confirm your date of birth during the sign-up process. Users do not have to reside in the four states where FanDuel is available but you must be inside those states at the time you log on. FanDuel uses geolocation software to confirm that its users are complying with the restrictions. Mobile users will have to enable location services to use the app.
States have varying laws restricting certain games and players. For example, coaches, referees, players, and other employees are typically barred from betting on sports. Some states also restrict bets on local college teams and just about every state bars betting on high school sports.
Is FanDuel Legal?
FanDuel established itself long ago as a daily fantasy sports provider and quickly worked to ensure that daily fantasy sports were legalized in most of the country. In 2018, the Supreme Court lifted a longstanding ban on sports betting that allowed FanDuel to expand and launch a full-fledged sportsbook.
New Jersey, Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania all moved to legalize online sports betting after the Supreme Court decision, paving the way for FanDuel to launch in those states. Other states have since legalized sports betting and FanDuel is set to expand to those as well.
FanDuel is regulated by each state’s gaming commission so it is definitely on the up-and-up. The site offers extensive security features to protect your funds and personal data and offers round-the-clock support should any issues arise.
