Pools FAQ

• Where are paid Pools available?

  DraftKings Sportsbook paid Pools are currently only available in . You must be physically located in one of these states to participate in paid Pools.

• What are Pools?

  Pools are a fixed price point form of betting where wagers are placed against other bettors who have entered the same event. Each winner’s prize depends on the number of other players in the pool and the number of winners.

• What are the different types of Pools?

  There are many types of pools, including

  • Pick’Em Pools (Game Winner, Against the Spread, Single, Game, 3 Way, etc)
  • Squares
  • Brackets
  • Survivors
  • And More

  There are also different structures for Prizes within each of these types of Pools

  • Guaranteed (Fixed Prize Pool, Fixed number of Entries)
  • Pari-Mutuel with Rollovers (Growing Prize Pool with ‘roll over’ should no user meet the winning criteria)
  • Pari-Mutual Guaranteed (Growing Prize Pool with winners guaranteed)
• What types of pools can I enter?

  Currently, DraftKings Sportsbook offers various Pick'Em Pools. We will be adding more pools types soon- stay tuned!

• What are the rules of Survivor Pools?

  CBB Tournament Survivor Rules:

  Pick one team to win their game each day of the tournament (except for the round of 8 where each entry will pick only one team to advance from the four games that happen Saturday and Sunday). If your team wins, your entry advances to the next day. If your team loses, your entry will be eliminated.

  You may only pick each team once per entry. If you reach a point in the contest where you are no longer able to make a pick, your entry will be eliminated provided that at least one other entry in your contest is able to advance past that round.

  All prizes will be paid out when the entire tournament has concluded.

  If multiple entries are still alive at the end of the contest, all surviving entries will split the prize pool. If there is one entry remaining at the end of any day of the contest, that entry will win the entire prize pool. If all remaining entries are eliminated before the conclusion of the contest, the longest surviving entries will split the prize pool.

  Picks must be submitted each day before the first game of that day locks. You may edit your selection anytime before the first game of the day starts.

• How do I win?

  Users who choose the set number of correct picks for any individual Pool will win a share of the Prizes based on the number of correct picks and the number of winners. Full contest details and prize structures can be found via the information icon within any Pools contest.

• If I’ve entered a Pool but change my mind, can I withdraw my entry?

  No, due to the Pari-mutuel nature of Pools contests, contest withdrawal is not available at this time.

• Can I edit my picks after I’ve submitted them?

  Yes, you can edit picks up until the start time of the pool, as listed on the Pools entry screen.

• How are contests scored?

  Contests are scored based on the real life events taking place within the Pool. Each question as part of the Pools ticket will have a ‘right’ and a ‘wrong’ answer that are determined based on the question posed and the real life outcome.

• Where can I see my Pools bets?

  You can find your Pools betting history, including active pools, in the Pools Lobby under the "Live, Upcoming, and Recent" sections.

• Glossary of Terms

  • Lobby: Where all Pools can be found for entry
  • Entry: A recorded contest entry into a Pool. Users can submit multiple entries on one ticket by selecting both sides of any question (game)
  • Quick Picks: An easy mechanic to quickly auto fill remaining picks on any Pools ticket being submitted
  • Prize Pool: The total funds available for users who successfully win a share of the contest