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DraftKings Sportsbook vs BetMGM Sportsbook

Quick answer

DraftKings edges out BetMGM with a slicker app and more creative bet types, but BetMGM punches back with a stronger retail presence and loyalty perks tied to MGM Resorts. Both are top-tier — your pick depends on where you live and how you like to bet.

Our pick

DraftKings Sportsbook

The DFS king turned betting powerhouse

4.1★

BetMGM Sportsbook

Vegas credibility, digital convenience

3.9★

Welcome Bonus

Bet $5, get up to $200 in bonus bets (varies by state)

First bet offer up to $1,500 back as bonus bets if it loses

States Available

25+ states + DC

20+ states + DC

Same-Game Parlays

Yes — robust SGP builder with live options

Yes — available but fewer live SGP combos

Live In-Play Betting

Extensive, fast-updating lines

Available, occasionally slower to update

Retail Sportsbook Locations

Limited retail footprint

30+ MGM Resort casino locations nationwide

Loyalty / Rewards Program

Dynasty Rewards — DK-branded perks and credits

MGM Rewards — earns points redeemable at MGM hotels & casinos

Minimum Bet

$0.10 on many markets

$0.50 minimum on most markets

Max Payout

Up to $1M+ on select bets

Cash Out Feature

Full, partial, and auto cash out available

Deposit Methods

PayPal, Venmo, credit/debit, ACH, PayNearMe

Credit/debit, ACH, PayPal, PayNearMe, cash at cage

Payout Speed

PayPal/Venmo within hours; ACH 3-5 days

PayPal within hours; ACH 3-5 days; cage cash instantly

Prop Bet Selection

Huge — player, team, and novelty props daily

Good — slightly narrower prop menu

DraftKings Sportsbook

App & UX★★★★½

Loyalty Program★★★★☆

Bet Type Variety★★★★½

Customer Support★★★½☆

Banking & Payouts★★★★☆

Odds & Lines Quality★★★★☆

Promotions & Bonuses★★★★☆

BetMGM Sportsbook

App & UX★★★½☆

Loyalty Program★★★★½

Bet Type Variety★★★½☆

Customer Support★★★★☆

Banking & Payouts★★★★☆

Odds & Lines Quality★★★½☆

Promotions & Bonuses★★★★☆

Worth knowing

DraftKings started as a daily fantasy sports platform in 2012 before launching its sportsbook in 2018.
BetMGM is a joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain — it has physical betting windows inside MGM casinos across the US.
DraftKings offers micro-betting on individual pitches, plays, and possessions — a feature BetMGM largely lacks.
BetMGM's welcome bonus has one of the highest first-bet insurance amounts in the industry at up to $1,500.
Both books consistently rank in the top 3 for US sports betting market share alongside FanDuel.

DraftKings once offered a bet on how many times a specific word would be said during the State of the Union address — because apparently democracy and degenerate gambling go hand in hand.

If you want

You want the best app experience and widest bet variety

DraftKings' interface is polished, the prop and SGP menus are massive, and micro-betting keeps things spicy quarter by quarter.

→ Pick DraftKings Sportsbook

If you want

You're an MGM Resorts loyalist or frequent casino visitor

BetMGM loyalty points convert to hotel stays, dining credits, and casino comps — your bets literally pay for Vegas trips.

→ Pick BetMGM Sportsbook

If you want

You want the biggest safety net on your first bet

Up to $1,500 back as bonus bets if your first wager loses is one of the most generous welcome offers in the market.

→ Pick BetMGM Sportsbook