DraftKings Referral Program — Earn Up to $100 in bonus bets

DraftKings Referral Program: Up to $100 Per Sports Fan Referred

DraftKings is one of the largest legal online sportsbooks in the US, and its refer-a-friend bonus is among the better-known in sports betting. You earn bonus bets matching your friend's first deposit, from a $25 minimum up to a $100 cap per referral.

Is the DraftKings Referral Bonus Available Right Now?

DraftKings runs refer-a-friend as a promotion rather than a permanent programme, so the reward, the qualifying deposit, and the referral cap can change between promotional windows and can differ by state and by product (Sportsbook, Casino, DFS). The figures on this page are what we recorded at our last check — treat them as a starting point and check the current terms in the DraftKings app before you share your link.

• Who can refer: an existing DraftKings account holder, 21+, in a state where DraftKings is licensed, with the Refer a Friend option showing in the app.
• Who qualifies as a referral: a brand-new DraftKings account (not a returning or duplicate account), also 21+ and physically located in an eligible state, who deposits and places a qualifying wager.
• Does state availability matter: yes. If your friend is not in a state where the DraftKings product you referred is live, the account cannot be funded and neither side gets paid.
• What you get: bonus bets, not withdrawable cash, and they expire (typically 7 days after they are credited).

How DraftKings Referrals Work

1. Get your referral link from the DraftKings app
2. Share with sports-fan friends in legal betting states
3. Your friend signs up, deposits $25+, and places a qualifying bet
4. You and your friend each receive bonus bets matching the deposit, up to $100

How the Tiered Bonus Is Calculated

The amount you earn scales with your friend's deposit: a $25 deposit returns roughly $25 in bonus bets, while a $100 deposit returns the full $100. To max out a referral, encourage your friend to deposit at least $100.

Referral Caps and Strategy

DraftKings caps the program at 5 successful referrals per promotional window, for a maximum of $500 in bonus bets. To get the most out of it:

• Target sports fans during major events (NFL season, March Madness, NBA playoffs)
• Share in fantasy sports communities where users already engage with betting
• Encourage friends to deposit $100+ so each referral hits the $100 cap

How DraftKings Compares to Other Sportsbook Referrals

DraftKings sits at the top of the per-referral range we track, but the cap matters as much as the headline number: BetMGM pays a flat $100 bonus bet with a far higher monthly cap, bet365 pays $50 with a 10-per-year cap, FanDuel pays $50 per 30-day window per product, and Caesars pays roughly $50 in Reward Credits. The comparison table further down this page lays the variables out side by side, and best sportsbook referral programs ranks the whole category. For the two most-searched operators head to head, see bet365 vs DraftKings referral bonus, or browse every operator we track in the casino and sportsbook referral category.

Legal Considerations and Responsible Referring

DraftKings Sportsbook is only available in states where online sports betting is legal, and state availability differs by product — a state may allow sportsbook but not online casino. Always verify your referral is in an eligible state before sharing your link. Both sides must be 21 or older. Bonus bets typically expire seven days after they are awarded.

Refer responsibly: only share a sportsbook link with adults who already bet, never with someone who has self-excluded, and disclose that you earn a reward when you share (the FTC requires it in the US). If gambling stops being fun for you or someone you referred, help is available 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.

Official Sources

Referral terms, amounts, caps, and state availability change without notice. Confirm the current offer against DraftKings' own pages before you share: the DraftKings Sportsbook site for state availability and live promotions, and the DraftKings support portal for the current refer-a-friend rules. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of payout, and nothing here is betting or financial advice.