To begin, I wanted to take a closer look at the impressive new customer offers from ParlayPlay. Just as I found when I took a look at the FanDuel daily fantasy sports platform, you’ll be able to pick up a 100% matched deposit bonus. However, here at ParlayPlay, you can also add $5 in bonus credits to your account by simply creating and verifying your account.

At the time of writing, you won’t be expected to enter any sort of promotional code. However, you will need to be over the legal age for your location, reside in a state where ParlayPlay is considered legal, and be completely new to the platform. After working through the registration and verification process, you will then find $5 in bonus credits available for use across all sorts of contests. The bonus credits will be considered ‘played through’ once they have been used to make an entry.

After making use of your no deposit welcome offer, you can head on over to the ‘My Account’ section of the site, click ‘+Add’, and deposit up to $100. ParlayPlay has confirmed that they will match any deposit of up to $100 by 100%, adding a matched bonus (in the shape of credits) to your account. Again, your bonus credits must be played through once before any winnings you make from them can be considered as part of your available balance.

How to Sign Up – a painless process

As mentioned, you’ll need to create your player account before you can redeem your main welcome bonus. Once you’ve followed the steps below, you’ll find that you have complete access to everything from NBA and NHL DFS contests to esports pick ’ems and free contests, too.

• Head on over to the ParlayPlay desktop site or download the mobile app
• Select ‘Join Now’
• Enter your first name, last name, date of birth, email address, and telephone number
• Create a username and password before clicking ‘Verify’
• Input any code sent to your phone or any referral codes you may have
• Then, it is time to play.

When visiting ParlayPlay, I found many similarities to Underdog fantasy sports. Instantly, you are met with a vibrant yellow. This is supported by black text that ensures all important areas of the site stand out.

At the very top of the page, you’ll be able to visit Home, Free-2-Play, Rewards, and Track Picks at the touch of a button. The promotional banners then rotate beneath. The main portion of the lobby is devoted to eligible players from upcoming fixtures. It is here that you can then filter through available sports, too. Currently, this includes:

• NFL
• NBA
• CBB
• EPL
• NHL
• UFC
• And various esport titles

Building your lineups is then extremely simple, requiring you to click on the stat lines of each eligible player. Once selected, you’ll then be able to choose whether you believe they will score ‘higher’ or ‘lower’ than a preset value before setting your entry fee and deciding whether you wish to insure your picks.

Background – quick to establish its position in the market 

ParlayPlay is a relative newcomer to the DFS scene and was founded back in 2020. It has headquarters in New York, and the combined average of desktop and mobile visitors is 350,000 per month.

Initially, you could visit the site and enter contests focused on the major leagues through your desktop or iOS app only. Today, you will see that the DFS platform covers all sorts of sports based on preset prop stat lines on everything from the NFL and NHL to Valorant and CS:GO. Plus, it can be accessed through dedicated apps for both iOS and Android users.

Reputation – Is ParlayPlay legit?

As briefly touched upon earlier in this ParlayPlay review, the DFS platform is immersive and reliable. Android users believe the app warrants a score of 4.7/5, while iOS users believe that it deserves a 4.6/5.

Most positive comments are focused on the ease of use, the range of contests, and the simple nature of the bonus playthrough requirements (1x across the board).

When looking at the odd negative – and they really are few and far between – it seems that payouts are a recurring theme. Fortunately, on closer inspection, it would appear that issues have risen due to failed verification checks – something that is predominantly out of ParlayPlay’s direct control.

Player Experience – smooth sailing over at ParlayPlay

Regardless of whether you are playing online or through the mobile app, you’ll find a streamlined DFS experience awaits. Once you’ve registered or logged yourself back in, you can deposit within minutes and head straight to the lobby to begin viewing eligible stat lines.

You can soon filter through eligible sports before being presented with snapshots of players and associated stats. Once added to your roster, you can then decide whether they will hit ‘more’ or ‘less’ than the predicted value. A maximum of 155x is attached to any one entry. Plus, you can also decide whether you wish to insure each entry by one or two picks. Once you’re happy with your lineup, you can then click ‘Place’ and wait for the action to unfold. Any winnings due after the match results come in will then hit your account within 30 minutes.

ParlayPlay DFS mobile betting

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Although recently updated, the ParlayPlay desktop site has always resembled a mobile betting site. So, it should come as no surprise to hear that the platform transitions across to your mobile browser seamlessly. The same colour scheme, format, and layout are mimicked fully, allowing you to easily transition between the two.

ParlayPlay also has an app that is available on both iOS and Android devices. You can download it directly from respective app stores or from the link found on the desktop site. A rating of 4.6/5 from iPhone users and 4.7/5 from Android users highlights the kind of experience you can expect. However, based on my own experience, I would be quick to suggest that you can register with ease, deposit freely, build lineups swiftly, and receive any payouts safely on the go.

Funding your account is straightforward at ParlayPlay. Rather than offering you the option of inputting any value, you’ll be able to click on whether you wish to add $10, $25, $50, $100, $150, or $250 to your account.

To complete the transaction, you’ll need to log in to your account, head to the ‘My Account’ section, select ‘+add’, and choose between Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and prepaid cards. Limits are fairly inclusive, allowing you to add $1,000 per day, $4,000 per week, and $8,000 per month. The only exception is for MA players, where you are capped at $1,000 per month.

Provided you have $30 in your account that has been played through once, withdrawals follow an equally streamlined approach. Just bear in mind that those of you using the app will need to pass 2FA checks. Generally, you’ll receive a text to the number that is linked to your account, requesting that you input a code before any processing can begin.

In this next section of my ParlayPlay review, I wasted little time getting familiar with the support options. Currently, you’ll be able to resolve any queries by visiting the help centre, opening up a support ticket, or forwarding issues through the live chatbot.

The live chatbot provides the most responsive approach. Here, you’ll need to click on the speech bubble found in the bottom right-hand corner. Once opened, you’ll be presented with a standard chat box and a selection of FAQs. You can also opt for ‘Send a Message’. Here, you’ll be presented with some quick links, allowing you to categorise your queries. The live chatbot will then respond accordingly to any concerns.

Should your query remain unresolved, you can always look to open up a ticket and get in contact with agents directly. This option is available around the clock, requiring you to forward your name, contact details, full details of your issue, and any support documents.

Replies often take less than 24 hours and will be returned to your email address. Finally, you can visit the help centre and scroll through streams of FAQs. Answers to common queries surrounding your ParlayPlay promo code, account, deposits, withdrawals, and contest rules can all be found there.

As ParlayPlay has tailored its offering solely towards daily fantasy sports, the legal position differs ever so slightly from that of the DraftKings daily fantasy and sports betting platform. Instead of being required to obtain state-specific licences, ParlayPlay must pass external auditing from statewide regulators. Meaning the platform must appeal to individual states to allow them to open their virtual doors.

In terms of statewide regulation, you’ll find that this popular DFS platform takes geolocation checks extremely seriously. You’ll need to prove that you are visiting from within legal state lines before you can even access the site or mobile app. The latest encryption technology is also utilised, ensuring that all personal and financial information remains safe. Plus, when it comes to creating your account, you’ll need to pass verification checks and set your own safer gambling limits.

Permitted locations – where is ParlayPlay legal?

In this next section of my ParlayPlay review, I focused my efforts on establishing exactly where you could legally enjoy its many perks. As things stand, ParlayPlay has steered its offering in the direction of US and Canadian players. The following list highlights all available destinations where paid DFS contests are considered legal.

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arkansas
• California
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Wisconsin

A solid daily fantasy sports platform must provide you with enough reasons to return. While curating this latest ParlayPlay review, I found that plenty was available beyond the sign-up stage.

For starters, you can enter a free-2-play contest almost every week (depending on the US sporting calendar). These contests allow you to grab a portion of a shared prize pool for free, provided you manage to select 10 correct picks.

There is also a refer-a-friend bonus that rewards you with $30 in bonus credits every time a new player joins using your unique code. You will also find Payout boosts added to your account at regular intervals. When a boost is available, it will be automatically added to your entry and will add a minimum of 10% to your potential payout.

All types of bonus credits have a standard 1x playthrough attached. In essence, as soon as you have used them as a contest fee, you will be free to withdraw any winnings.