How to Sign Up for FanDuel (Sportsbook, Casino, DFS, Horse Racing)

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Even though FanDuel started as a daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform, it has grown into a comprehensive online gambling platform, offering sports betting, casino games, and horse racing on top of DFS.

Note that FanDuel will require the last four digits of your Social Security number (SSN) when signing up to verify your identity and to report winnings to the IRS, if necessary.

If you're ready to sign up for FanDuel, here are links you can use to get started:

This article goes over how to sign up for each of FanDuel’s products and answer some of the most frequent questions about the FanDuel registration process.

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How to Sign Up for FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook is one of the most widespread sports betting platforms in the U.S., currently operating in 20+ states.

Here’s how to sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook:

  1. Go to the registration page. Click on this link to go to FanDuel Sportsbook and click on Deposit Now.
  2. Choose your state. You’ll see a list of available states. Pick the one where you plan on betting in.
  3. Enter account details. Input your email, username, and password, then click to proceed.
  4. Enter personal information. Provide your legal first and last name, address, city, state, zip code, date of birth, phone number, and the last four digits of your SSN.
  5. Complete your registration. Proceed with creating the account and verify your email.
  6. Claim the sign-up bonus. The FanDuel promo is a No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000 in most states where the sportsbook operates. Taking advantage of this can be a great way to get your FanDuel betting career a head start with some extra money.

How to Sign Up for FanDuel DFS

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is currently legal in 43 out of 50 states.

Instead of listing the available states, we’ll just list the states where you cannot currently access FanDuel: Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, and Washington.

Remember that this may change in the future, as is the case with all other online gambling verticals.

Here’s how to sign up for FanDuel DFS:

  1. Go to the registration page. Click here to open the DFS registration page and click the button to start the registration process.
  2. Enter registration details. Enter your email, username, and password.
  3. Enter personal information. Provide your legal first and last name, address, city, state, zip code, date of birth, phone number, and the last four digits of your SSN.
  4. Complete your registration. After entering all the necessary details, you may have to verify your email.
  5. Don’t forget about the bonuses. FanDuel offers bonuses for all its new and returning customers, so analyze the available options carefully once you join.

How to Sign Up for FanDuel Casino

Since online casino gambling is not legal in as many states as sports betting, the number of states where you can access the FanDuel casino is smaller. Right now, it’s available in MI, PA, NJ, WV, and CT.

Here’s how the registration process for FanDuel Casino works:

  1. Go to the registration page. Click here to load the FanDuel casino in your browser and click Join Now.
  2. Choose the state you’re located in. Pick one of the available states offered by FanDuel.
  3. Enter registration details. Enter your email, username, and password, and click the button below the form to complete the initial registration.
  4. Enter personal information. Just like with the sportsbook, you’ll have to enter your legal first and last name, address, city, state, zip code, date of birth, phone number, and the last four digits of your SSN.
  5. Complete your registration. Create an account and verify your email address.
  6. Claim the casino bonus. FanDuel offers a separate bonus for casino players, so make sure you understand how it works before making your first deposit/bet.

How to Sign Up for FanDuel Racing (Horse Racing)

Wagering on horse racing is legal in many U.S. states, and FanDuel is available in most of them.

Right now, you can access the FanDuel horse racing options in AR, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, RI, SD, VT, VW, and WY.

Signing up for FanDuel Horse Racing is easy. Here’s how you do it:

  1. Go to the registration page. Click here to open the FanDuel Racing platform in your browser and click on the green Join Now button.
  2. Enter registration details. Enter your email, username, and password.
  3. Enter personal information. You’ll have to provide your legal first and last name, address, city, state, zip code, date of birth, phone number, and the last four digits of your SSN.
  4. Complete the registration process. Become a registered member and verify your email.
  5. Get the bonus. Check for available bonuses for newcomers and claim them to get a better horse racing betting experience.

What to Know About FanDuel KYC Documents

When signing up or once you decide to withdraw your winnings, FanDuel may ask you to provide some documents as part of the KYC requirements they have to follow.

KYC stands for Know Your Customer and is a necessary step to prevent any kind of illicit activities, such as money laundering and terrorist financing. This is why you'll be asked to provide the last four digits of your SSN when opening a betting account.

Therefore, you might need to provide a document and confirm your identity. The following documents typically count for KYC:

  • Driver’s license
  • State ID
  • Passport
  • Voter ID card
  • University ID card
  • Birth certificate

FanDuel Registration & Sign Up FAQs

What if FanDuel says my address can’t be verified?
FanDuel checks your records via a verification agency that may have your old address in the database. Therefore, we recommend trying your previous address. If that doesn’t work either, you can contact customer support.

How can I verify my address on FanDuel?
You can upload an identification document with your address to your FanDuel account to verify your address.

Why does FanDuel need the last four digits of my Social Security Number?
If you win more than $600 on online gambling platforms, they need to report your winnings to the IRS. The last 4 digits of your SSN help with this and confirm your identity during the registration process.

Why did FanDuel exclude my account?
It may be for a variety of reasons, but it’s usually at the request of a qualified third party.

How long does FanDuel ID verification take?
It depends. On average, it takes about 1 to 2 business days, but sometimes, it may take more.

What if I’m having other issues with signing up for FanDuel?
If you have any issues during the signup process, contact the FanDuel customer support team.

What is the minimum age to sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook?
In most cases, you need to be 21 or older to join the sportsbook, but there are several exceptions where the minimum betting gambling age is 18 or 19.

What is the minimum age to sign up for FanDuel Casino?
You must be 21 or older to join FanDuel Casino.

What is the minimum age to sign up for FanDuel Horse Racing?
In most cases, you need to be 18 or older, but in Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, North Dakota, and Washington, you need to be 21 or older.

What is the minimum age to sign up for FanDuel DFS?
DFS is available for anyone 18 or older in most states, except Alabama and Nebraska, where 19 is the minimum legal age for DFS. Massachusetts is the only state that requires DFS players to be 21 or older.

What is the minimum FanDuel deposit?
The minimum you can deposit to your FanDuel account is $10. However, some payment options might have different minimum and maximum deposit and withdrawal limits. You can learn more about FanDuel deposits and withdrawals here.

How much does FanDuel cost?
FanDuel is free. There are no registration fees or recurring fees to use the platforms.

Do I need a promo code to sign up for FanDuel?
FanDuel doesn’t use promo codes during the registration process. Simply sign up and you’ll be eligible for all sign-up bonuses as long as you are a new customer.

Dave Rathmanner

Dave Rathmanner is the Founder & CEO of Odds Assist. After struggling to find helpful sports betting resources and honest reviews when he first started betting, he decided to create the site he always wished he had. Dave has been betting on sports since NJ legalized it in 2018 and regularly analyzes sportsbooks to find the best options for bettors. Aside from creating new content for OA readers, Dave is also passionate about researching betting markets, creating models, and developing profitable betting strategies.