Fanatics Sportsbook Review
Editor's Note: In August 2023, Fanatics purchased PointsBet USA. Rebranded as “PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience,” it now operates the sportsbook and casino in select states.
Before Fanatics, there was PointsBet, which was a unique legal U.S. sportsbook operator. The Australian company was one of the first foreign sportsbook operators to begin legal operations in the U.S. after PASPA was struck down in 2018.
The company started its U.S. operations in New Jersey and continues to expand into new states as sports betting becomes legal in more states.
Now that Fanatics took over, they are ready to be one of the market leaders. They are currently legal in Colorado, Michigan, Illinois, Connecticut, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa and New Jersey and will likely be available in more states soon.
How to sign up for a new account
Most online sportsbooks have a similar sign-up process. Signing up for a Fanatics account is extremely easy.
After choosing the appropriate state, just enter your name, date of birth, phone number, and physical address. After agreeing to the terms and conditions you will have the option to create a Username and Password. Players will need this each time they want to wager with the Fanatics sportsbook.
Players must be within state borders to make any wagers.
How to deposit money
This online sportsbook has a variety of deposit options:
- Credit Card. Fanatics accepts both Visa and Mastercard as a method of deposit. There is a $20 minimum deposit, and a $50,000 maximum deposit when using a credit card.
- Debit Card. A debit card deposit works much the same as a credit card deposit, including having the same minimum and maximum deposit limits.
- eCheck. In order to use this form of deposit, a registered user will have to input their bank account information and have that information verified before any money can be deposited.
- Other Deposit Options. PayWithMyBank (Online Banking) & PayNearMe
How to withdraw earnings
Fanatics withdrawal options are the same as the deposit choices above. There are a few restrictions before any money can be taken out of an account.
All open bets must be cleared before any withdrawal will be processed. Each player must also have their identity and information verified as well.
How to make use of current promotions
Fanatics currently has a bet & get up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets welcome offer.
Available sports betting markets
Fanatics offers a wide variety of betting markets. All of the major US sports are available along with many non-traditional international sports.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Entertainment
- Esports
- Football (American and Aussie Rules)
- Golf
- Hockey
- Motor Racing
- Soccer
- MMA
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Rugby
One of the best features at Fanatics is that each sport has many derivative options per event. Bettors will frequently see games with more than 100 different ways to wager on individual games.
Available types of betting
Fanatics sportsbook has a large betting menu. Not only does this sportsbook offers the ability to wager on many sports, but it also has plenty of ways to bet. Individual games start with traditional wagering options. Digging deeper into the games, players will find many ways to bet.
Each game at Fanatics Sportsbook can have more than a hundred ways to wager. Some of these untraditional wagering options may be new to experienced sports bettors. Here are some of the ways to wager at Fanatics.
- Point Spread
- Moneyline
- Total (over/under)
- Props (game and player)
- Live/In Play
- Futures
- Teasers
- Alternative spreads and totals
Fanatics App Review
Fanatics Sportsbook offers a mobile app that is available for download on both Android and iOS. The app for both operating systems is fast, intuitive, and easy to navigate. The standout speed of the app makes it one of the best for live betting.
The home page on the app features large banners with current Fanatics promos. Below the promo section is a menu with featured events, live games, along with the games that are set to begin next.
Odds on the Fanatics app are available for anyone to see. Players must be in a state where Fanatics is legal to place a wager.
In-play and live betting
Live betting is available through the online site as well as through the mobile app.
The app is fast and great for anyone making live bets. The speed of an app can make a difference in how much a player can win as live odds change quickly.
Customer service
There are a few different options for customers who need customer service from Fanatics. The customer service phone line is available seven days a week from 8 am to midnight.
Fanatics also has a dedicated email address for customer service. Lastly, They also offer a live chat option for anyone needing assistance.
For more information on how to reach customer service, visit the “help” tab on either the sportsbook website page or on the mobile app.
Fanatics Pros
There are many things that are great with this sportsbook:
- A large wagering menu, good odds, promos, and unique betting options.
- The app is one of the fastest and easier sportsbook applications anywhere in the US. The speed of the app is especially useful for live betting.
Fanatics Cons
As with any betting site and app, there are things we think can be improved.
While the app is fast and easy to navigate, it lacks the live streams of games available elsewhere. This may not be that big of a deal but it’s something that would improve the mobile experience.
Author
Peter has more than 15 years of experience as a copywriter and a sports reporter. Other specialties include email marketing, proofreading and copy editing.As a user of ESPN BET, DraftKings, FanDuel and other online sportsbooks, he writes reviews for US Betting Report using firsthand experience. He also reports on market launches in the gambling industry.Peter resides in Massachusetts with his wife and son.