DraftKings Refer A Friend

Promotions and welcome bonuses are a major way sportsbooks bring new users to their platforms. One way to further incentivize new registrations is for sportsbooks to utilize a referral program, which gives the referring player extra betting credits once their friends or family sign up and make a real-money deposit.

DraftKings Sportsbook has such a program, and it has the potential to award one of the largest bonuses to the referring player.

What is the DraftKings Refer A Friend Bonus?

DraftKings’ Refer A Friend bonus works by issuing a unique referral code to players who are already registered with the sportsbook. Players can then opt-in to the referral program and send this code to their friends, family, coworkers, and others who may be interested in signing up at DraftKings.

Once the referred players have created a new DraftKings account using the referral code, they must make a real-money deposit of at least $25. When the deposit is accepted, the referring player will receive a bonus bet equal to the amount of their referral’s deposit, up to $100.

For example, if your friend signs up using your referral code and makes a $50 deposit, you would receive a $50 bonus bet. However, if they deposited $150, your bonus bet would be capped at $100.

Additionally, using the referral code will not block your friend from claiming the DraftKings welcome bonus for new players. They will still be able to take advantage of the active offer when they register, this just incentivizes having them go through you first.

Bonus bets issued through this program will expire after seven days if unplayed. They have a 1X playthrough requirement before you can withdraw any winnings, and the bonus bet amount is not included in the profit total.

How to Refer a Friend on DraftKings Sportsbook

To refer a friend on DraftKings, you’ll need to follow these steps.

1. Opt-in to DraftKings’ referral program to access your referral code.
2. Send your referral code to family and friends. Note that you’ll be limited to receiving five bonuses during the referral period, so referring more than five people during the promotional period doesn’t offer you additional benefits.
3. Wait for your referrals to deposit at least $25 in their sportsbook accounts.

It’s that simple. Once they’ve made their deposits, you’ll receive your bonus bets automatically, or within 72 hours if there are technical difficulties.

DraftKings Refer a Friend Bonus Terms and Conditions

The following important terms and conditions apply to DraftKings’ Refer A Friend Bonus:

• Referred players must be new to DraftKings and not have previously created a DK Sportsbook account.
• Referred players must be physically located in a state where sports betting is legal when registering for their sportsbook account.
• Referred players must be of legal betting age in their state.
• Players who are physically located in Massachusetts are restricted from receiving a bonus.
• DraftKings reserves the right to refuse service to any potential player and to close the account of any player, at any time, in its sole discretion.
• All taxes due in connection with any rewards distributed to you are your sole liability. You are solely responsible for paying all federal, state, local, and other taxes associated with your Reward in accordance with the laws that apply in your local, state, province, and/or country of residence.
• Players are limited to receiving five bonus bets during the promotion period.
• Players will receive one bonus bet for each player they refer who deposits at least $25 into their sportsbook account. Bonus bets will be disbursed at a dollar-for-dollar match rate up to $100.
• Bonus bets issued as a result of the Refer A Friend program will expire after seven days if unused.

Common Issues and How to Resolve Them

The most common issue with the DraftKings referral bonus occurs when the player you’re referring forgets to use your referral code. If this happens, reach out to DraftKings’ customer support team immediately; you’ll want to have screenshots of your referral’s account name, and they may be asked to contact support as well. 

Another error that is quite rare but has been known to occur periodically is a technical issue where the bonus bet isn’t automatically disbursed when your friend makes their deposit. When this happens, allow up to 72 business hours for the issue to be resolved; if it still hasn’t shown up after that time, contact DK support. 

Conclusion

Taking advantage of the DraftKings Refer A Friend bonus is easy to do with a little bit of planning and coordination. Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with the process and benefits, you’re ready to go!

Remember to use your bonus credits before they expire (seven days after you receive them!). The credits are disbursed as a single bonus bet, so you won’t be able to break it up into a series of smaller bets. 

Good luck, have fun, and always gamble responsibly!

FAQ

Is there a limit to how many friends I can refer to DraftKings?

Yes, there is a limit to how many friends you can refer to DraftKings. DK users are limited to five referrals per promotional period. You can refer more than that if you’d like, but you wont receive any additional bonuses. 

Are there any restrictions on who I can refer to DraftKings?

Yes, there are restrictions on who you can refer to DraftKings. Players you refer to DK Sportsbook must be of legal betting age, physically located in a state where betting is legal, and be a new DraftKings user. Additionally, players who are physically located in Massachusetts are ineligible to receive a bonus. 

How long does it take to receive the DraftKings referral bonus?

You should receive the DraftKings referral bonus immediately after your referred user makes a $25+ deposit. However, if there are technical issues, it could take up to 72 hours for the bonus to apply.