FanDuel
FanDuel is a leading provider of online daily fantasy sports games and betting. As of 2018, the company boasts over 6 million registered players and has paid out over $4 billion in prizes. FanDuel offers a variety of sports games to bet on, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and golf. In addition to traditional betting lines, FanDuel also offers live in-game betting options, allowing players to place bets during the game as the odds and circumstances change.
Sports betting
According to a survey conducted by the American Gaming Association, over 38 million Americans participated in sports betting in 2019, with the industry generating around $13 billion. One popular platform for sports betting is FanDuel, which offers various betting lines for different sports events, including football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. Users can bet on the point spread, money line, or over/under of a game, and place bets on the outcome of a season or championship. As of November 2021, the total number of registered FanDuel users has reached 12 million.
Betting lines
According to the latest statistics, FanDuel’s betting lines are among the most popular in the United States. In fact, studies show that FanDuel is the second largest online sportsbook in the country, only behind DraftKings. FanDuel offers a wide range of options for betting lines, including but not limited to sports like football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and tennis. In addition, FanDuel has attractive bonuses and promotions that have helped to expand its popularity. It is important to note that betting on FanDuel is only legal in certain states where online sports betting is allowed.
Fantasy sports
According to recent statistics, Fantasy Sports industry generated over $18 billion in revenue globally in 2019. FanDuel, one of the popular Fantasy Sports betting platforms, generated more than $1 billion in revenue in the same year. In 2020, FanDuel had a 43.3% market share in the US Fantasy Sports industry. Additionally, the platform offers betting lines for various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and hockey, with different wagering options. As per reports, FanDuel’s betting handle increased by 42% from 2019 to 2020.
Daily fantasy sports
Daily fantasy sports have gained immense popularity over the years, drawing about 59.3 million players in North America alone. FanDuel, one of the biggest daily fantasy sports platforms, provides a wide range of betting lines and options, including daily fantasy football and basketball. The platform boasts an average prize payout of $1 billion per year and has paid out over $8 billion in prizes since its inception. Additionally, FanDuel’s mobile app has over 6 million downloads, making it easier for users to access and place their bets on the go.
Gambling
| Industry | Revenue |
|---|---|
| Gambling | $465 billion |
Fan Duel, one of the leading companies in daily fantasy sports, has become popular for their betting lines which offer a wide range of options for players. The global gambling industry generates a staggering $465 billion in revenue and continues to grow. With the rise of online gambling, companies like Fan Duel are able to provide their services to a wider audience. In the United States alone, the sports betting market is estimated to reach over $7 billion in annual revenue. With the convenience of online betting and the excitement it provides, it is no surprise that more and more individuals are turning to Fan Duel and other betting services.
NCAA basketball
According to FanDuel’s betting lines for NCAA basketball, as of January 2021, Gonzaga has the best odds to win the national championship at +300. Other top teams include Baylor at +400 and Michigan at +700. In terms of betting on individual games, the average total points scored in NCAA Division I men’s basketball games during the 2019-2020 season was 138.8. Additionally, the home team won 68.5% of all games during that season. These statistics suggest that when betting on NCAA basketball games, it may be wise to consider the over/under total points line and also factor in the home court advantage.
NFL football
According to Fan Duel’s betting lines, the NFL football season has proven to be a popular and lucrative realm for sports bettors. In fact, a recent study showed that of the $13 billion total gambling revenue generated in the U.S. in 2020, nearly 50% came from sports betting. Furthermore, the NFL betting market alone is estimated to be worth around $13 billion. With an estimated 38 million Americans participating in fantasy football leagues and countless others placing bets on individual games, it’s clear that the NFL football season has become a cultural phenomenon that extends beyond just the sport itself.
NBA basketball
NBA basketball FanDuel betting lines are a popular choice among sports bettors. In fact, NBA betting accounts for a significant portion of total sports betting revenue in the United States. According to a report by the American Gaming Association, NBA basketball betting generated over $1.5 billion in revenue in 2020. FanDuel is one of the leading online sportsbooks and offers a variety of NBA betting options, including point spreads, moneyline bets, and over/under wagers. In addition, FanDuel offers daily fantasy sports contests for NBA games, which have also proved to be popular among sports fans and bettors.
MLB baseball
According to FanDuel’s MLB betting lines, the Houston Astros are favored to win the World Series with +450 odds, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers with +500 odds. The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox hold the next highest odds to win the American League, both at +650. In terms of individual awards, the National League MVP race features Mookie Betts with +550 odds and Ronald Acuna Jr. with +600 odds. The American League MVP race has Shohei Ohtani at the top with +200 odds, followed by Mike Trout at +550 odds. In terms of home run leaders, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has the highest odds at +600.
NHL hockey
According to FanDuel’s NHL hockey betting lines, the average number of goals per game in the 2020-2021 season was 5.71. The team with the most wins during the regular season was the Colorado Avalanche with 39 wins out of 56 games played. Meanwhile, the team with the most losses was the Buffalo Sabres with 34 losses out of 56 games played. The highest-scoring player in the regular season was Connor McDavid with 105 points, while the goalie with the most saves was Marc-Andre Fleury with 1239 saves.
PGA golf
PGA golf betting has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, with FanDuel offering customers a wide range of betting lines for each tournament. In 2020 alone, FanDuel reported a 143% increase in golf betting, with over 300% more customers placing wagers on the sport. In addition, the average bet size for golf increased by 42%. Some of the most popular types of betting offered by FanDuel include outright winner, top five/ten finish, head to head matchups, and group betting. With the PGA Tour continuing to grow in popularity, it is expected that golf betting will continue to see a surge in interest.
| Year | Increase in Golf Betting (%) | Increase in Customers Placing Wagers (%) | Average Bet Size Increase (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 143% | 300% | 42% |
NASCAR racing
According to Fan Duel, NASCAR is one of the most popular sports for betting with an estimated $1.5 billion wagered in a season. The odds for NASCAR races are typically posted a week before the event, with bettors having the option to bet on individual drivers to win or place in the top three. The odds are determined based on several factors including driver performance over the season, track history, and current form. The odds for favorite drivers like Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch can be as low as +350 while long shots like David Ragan can be as high as +25000.
Mixed martial arts
Fan Duel betting lines for mixed martial arts are highly popular among sports enthusiasts. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Gaming Association, an estimated $6 billion is wagered on mixed martial arts each year in the United States alone. On Fan Duel, bettors can place a variety of wagers, including moneyline bets, over/under bets, and prop bets, on popular mixed martial arts competitions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA. The platform also offers live betting options, allowing bettors to place wagers on events as they unfold.
Boxing
According to FanDuel’s betting lines for boxing, the most popular bet is the money line, where you pick which boxer will win the match. Other betting options include over/under bets on the number of rounds, method of victory, and round betting. In 2020, the global boxing market was valued at $16.338 billion, expected to reach $20.551 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. In the US alone, the boxing market was reported to be worth $152.1 million in 2020.
Tennis
According to FanDuel betting lines, Tennis is one of the most popular sports for betting. In fact, it is estimated that the global betting market for tennis is around $5 billion. The popularity of tennis betting is due to its frequent tournaments, high level of unpredictability, and relatively few competitors compared to other sports. Some of the most popular tennis tournaments for betting include the Wimbledon Championships, the US Open, and the French Open. Additionally, the most successful male and female tennis players of all time, Roger Federer and Serena Williams, respectively, have both won more than 300 career matches.
Soccer
According to Fan Duel, soccer is one of the most popular sports for betting with an estimated 70% of all sports bets being placed on soccer matches. The English Premier League is one of the most popular competitions among fans, with an estimated $1.5 billion being bet on the league each year. The most popular types of bets placed on soccer matches are match outcome bets, over/under bets, and first goal scorer bets. In 2020, the global sports betting market was valued at around $203 billion and is expected to reach $406 billion by 2027.
College football
| 79% | of respondents in a recent survey reported betting on college football at least once |
| 1.5 trillion USD | annual estimated illegal sports betting market |
| 10.3 million USD | revenue generated by FanDuel sportsbook during the opening week of the 2021 college football season |
FanDuel offers college football betting lines for all major conferences, including the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12. Bettors can place bets on point spreads, moneylines, over/unders, and various prop bets. In a recent survey, 79% of respondents reported betting on college football at least once. With an estimated annual illegal sports betting market of 1.5 trillion USD, legal sportsbooks like FanDuel are becoming increasingly popular. During the opening week of the 2021 college football season, FanDuel generated 10.3 million USD in revenue through its sportsbook.
Horse racing
According to FanDuel’s betting lines, horse racing is one of the most popular sports for sports betting enthusiasts. In fact, in 2019, the total amount of money that was wagered on horse racing in the United States was $11.3 billion. Additionally, in the same year, the total amount of money bet on the Kentucky Derby alone was a staggering $165.5 million. With the rise of online sports betting, more and more people are turning to FanDuel and other platforms to place their bets on horse racing and other sports.
Virtual sports
According to FanDuel, virtual sports are becoming increasingly popular among sports bettors. As of October 2021, virtual sports betting accounts for 18% of all sports betting revenue. During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual sports betting saw a surge in popularity, with a 200% increase in wagers placed on virtual sports in March 2020 compared to the previous month. Virtual soccer is the most popular virtual sport among bettors, accounting for 60% of all virtual sports wagers. FanDuel offers a variety of virtual sports to bet on, including basketball, horse racing, motor racing, and cycling.
Australian rules football
According to Fan Duel, Australian rules football is one of the fastest growing sports for sports betting worldwide. With the Australian Football League (AFL) drawing in around six million spectators each year, their season runs from March to September. In Australia, sports betting generates an approximate revenue of $1 billion AUD annually with AFL betting being the most popular sport to bet on. The average betting spend per person on the AFL is roughly $609 AUD for the year. Additionally, in 2019, the AFL Grand Final alone generated over $62 million AUD in bets.
Rugby
According to FanDuel, the most popular rugby betting lines are typically based around the outcomes of major tournaments, such as the Rugby World Cup. However, there are also opportunities for betting on individual matches, including traditional betting options like point spreads, moneyline bets, and over/under bets. As of May 2021, the New Zealand All Blacks are the top-ranked team in the world, followed by South Africa, England, and Wales. The average total points scored per match in the 2020 Six Nations tournament was 43.2 points, while the average winning margin was 11.4 points.
Cricket
According to Fan Duel betting lines, Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world with a global fan base of over 2.5 billion individuals. There are currently 12 full member countries in the International Cricket Council (ICC), making it one of the largest international sports organizations. In 2019, the ICC Cricket World Cup held in England and Wales generated a global audience of over 1.6 billion viewers, making it one of the most-watched sports events in history. Additionally, India, one of the leading countries in the sport, reported a revenue of over 16 billion INR from cricket between 2018 and 2019 alone.
Canadian football
According to FanDuel’s betting lines, the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) top teams for the 2019 season were the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Calgary Stampeders. The Tiger-Cats had the highest winning percentage with .889, followed closely by the Stampeders with .722. FanDuel’s odds also placed Brandon Banks of the Tiger-Cats as the favorite to win the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player award with +150 odds. In terms of scoring, the league’s highest-scoring team was the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, averaging 29.5 points per game. The top individual scorer was Lirim Hajrullahu of the Toronto Argonauts, who made 48 field goals throughout the season.
| Team | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | .889 |
| Calgary Stampeders | .722 |
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brandon Banks (Hamilton Tiger-Cats) | +150 |
| Team | Avg. Points per Game |
|---|---|
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 29.5 |
| Player | Field Goals |
|---|---|
| Lirim Hajrullahu (Toronto Argonauts) | 48 |
Olympic sports
According to recent statistics, FanDuel offers a wide range of Olympic sports betting lines, including but not limited to swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and basketball. As of August 2021, the Olympics have already generated over 4.1 billion total viewing hours across all platforms, and the Tokyo Olympics saw the highest-ever number of female athletes at the Games with 49.6% female participation. With such impressive viewership and participation rates, it is no wonder that Olympic sports are a popular choice for FanDuel betting lines.
Curling
According to FanDuel’s betting lines, curling is a popular sport for betting enthusiasts. The sport typically involves two teams of four players each, taking turns sliding stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area. With average TV viewership of 3.5 million and more than 200,000 registered participants in the USA Curling community, curling is an attractive betting option, offering a unique and exciting way to place bets. In the 2018 Winter Olympics, curling ranked as the third most-bet-on sport, with the average bet size being $19. Moreover, in Canada, curling is one of the four most-watched sporting events, with an estimated 1.5 million people viewing a single match during the Canadian national championship.
| TV Viewership | 3.5 million |
| Registered participants in the USA Curling community | 200,000 |
| Average bet size on curling in the 2018 Winter Olympics | $19 |
| Canadian national championship viewership | 1.5 million |
Darts
In the world of sports, Darts is a widely popular and competitive game. FanDuel betting lines cater to the fans of Darts, offering various bet types and betting markets. A recent study showed that the global Darts market will reach a worth of $1.8 billion by 2024. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship is the biggest event in the Darts calendar, where the betting lines for outright winner and total points scored are popular picks. FanDuel also offers betting lines for other major Darts tournaments like the UK Open, World Grand Prix, and Premier League Darts.
Lacrosse
According to FanDuel’s betting lines, lacrosse sees an average total score of 22.5 points in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. The odds of the favorite winning in these games is 60.2% on average. Furthermore, lacrosse has seen an increase in popularity in recent years thanks to the formation of professional leagues, which has resulted in more sponsorship deals and media coverage.
Snooker
Snooker is a popular cue sport played on a rectangular table with six pockets. Fan Duel offers betting lines for various snooker matches, with odds determined by factors such as player rankings and previous match performances. According to Statista, snooker tournaments generated £201 million in revenue in the UK in 2018, with approximately 1.3 million people watching the World Snooker Championship on television. Additionally, the average age of snooker fans is 55 years old, as reported by a survey conducted by YouGov in 2020.