Comparison
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Every cell is a finding from the operator pages cited on the review. Last checked 27 Oct 2026. Uncheck a book to hide its column. The full table is in the page either way.
| Factor | DraftKings | FanDuel | bet365 | Fanatics Sportsbook | BetMGM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating status | Live sportsbook pages opened 27 Oct 2026 | Sportsbook map opened 27 Oct 2026 | Operator state hub opened 27 Oct 2026. 18 states and D.C. | Sportsbook homepage live list, 27 Oct 2026. Missouri not confirmed. | Operator pages in Dec 2025 and Sep 2026 present a live book. Re-read 27 Oct 2026. |
| States the operator named | 19 headings captured. Page not fully read. Not a complete map. | 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico for the sportsbook. Other places are marked Predicts. | AZ, CO, DC, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV. Louisiana parishes only. | 23 jurisdictions confirmed. Missouri left unresolved. | No complete list captured. Missouri, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Arizona retail are dated mentions only. |
| Live betting | Live markets were on state landing pages. Speed not tested. | Not documented on the pages checked | Named on the state page. Quality not tested. | Not documented on the pages checked | Retail FAQ says some sports have it. Mobile product not reviewed. |
| Mobile | App download is part of the published product. Usability not tested. | One national app. Location picks sportsbook or Predicts. Usability not tested. | iOS and Android app. This offer is claimed in the app. Usability not tested. | App is the published path. Usability not tested. | iOS, Android, and desktop described. Usability not tested. |
| Deposit methods | Not documented on this check | Credit cards refused in the U.S. sportsbook. Other methods vary and some prepaid cards are blocked by state. | Not documented, except a $10 minimum on this offer | Not documented on this check | Not documented. Saved methods follow the consolidated account. Nevada excluded. |
| Withdrawal methods | Not documented on this check | Posted windows for debit, PayPal, Venmo, online banking, Play+, cash at counter, and check. | Not documented on this check | Not documented on this check | Not documented on this check |
| Customer support | Public help center. Wait time not tested. | Help center and a chat bubble are documented. Wait time not tested. | Not documented on this check | Not documented on this check | A venue phone was published. National desk not tested. |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit, wager, and time limits. Self exclusion. Cool off windows are from the casino page. | Deposit, loss, wager, bet size, and time limits. Timeout. Self exclusion. $2,500 deposit acknowledgement. | Exclusion list is mentioned. Tools were not inventoried. | App offers time or wager limits and a pause. Full menu not opened. | Session and deposit limits carry across the consolidated account. Full menu not opened. |
| Promotion quoted | None. State headlines did not match. | None | Operator offer: bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets. Closes 8:59 a.m. 23 Nov 2026. Not a Watchdog offer. | None. The homepage showed more than one welcome headline. | None |
| Editorial score | Not scored | Not scored | Not scored | Not scored | Not scored |
No overall score is shown because the weighted categories that need a measurement are still Not scored. The method ยท Directory. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1 800 GAMBLER.