Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.
DraftKings DFS grades better on the weighted mix of trust score, payout reliability, bonus posture, and regional reach. HotStreak can still be the better fit if one of its specific strengths matters more to you than the overall balance.
Legal DFS in 44+ states. $3 signup credit, 20% deposit match up to $500. Dynasty VIP rewards. NFL, NBA, MLB, Golf, and more.
Play daily fantasy contests on HotStreak and earn bonus multipliers for winning streaks.
Use this section when the overall verdict is close or when one specific factor matters more than the aggregate score.
DraftKings DFS
4.5/5HotStreak
3.7/5DraftKings DFS
72/100HotStreak
71/100DraftKings DFS
VerifiedHotStreak
VerifiedDraftKings DFS
None foundHotStreak
None foundDraftKings DFS
2026-04-19HotStreak
2026-04-08DraftKings DFS
$3 ticket on $5 deposit + 20% deposit match (play credits)HotStreak
$100 deposit matchDraftKings DFS
DFSHotStreak
DFSDraftKings DFS
LICENSEDHotStreak
LICENSEDDraftKings DFS
2012HotStreak
2021DraftKings DFS
DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG)HotStreak
HotStreak IncDraftKings DFS
$5HotStreak
$10DraftKings DFS
$1HotStreak
$10DraftKings DFS
PayPal 24hrs; Bank 2-5 days; Check 7 daysHotStreak
3-5 business daysDraftKings DFS
HotStreak
DraftKings DFS
HotStreak
DraftKings DFS
HotStreak
DraftKings DFS
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State-licensed skill-based gamingDraftKings DFS
59HotStreak
23DraftKings DFS
9 methodsHotStreak
1 methods| Feature | DraftKings DFS | HotStreak |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Trust Score | 72/100 | 71/100 |
| Review Coverage | Verified | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-19 | 2026-04-08 |
| Signup Bonus | $3 ticket on $5 deposit + 20% deposit match (play credits) | $100 deposit match |
| Market | DFS | DFS |
| Regulatory Type | LICENSED | LICENSED |
| Founded | 2012 | 2021 |
| Parent Company | DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) | HotStreak Inc |
| Min Deposit | $5 | $10 |
| Min Withdrawal | $1 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Speed | PayPal 24hrs; Bank 2-5 days; Check 7 days | 3-5 business days |
| Mobile App | ||
| Live Chat | ||
| Bonus Codes | ||
| License | {"legal":["AL","AK","AR","AZ","CA","CO","CT","DE","FL","GA","IL","IN","IA","KS","KY","LA","MA","MD","ME","MI","MN","MO","MS","NC","ND","NE","NH","NJ","NM","NV","NY","OH","OK","OR","PA","RI","SC","SD","TN","TX","UT","VA","VT","WI","WV","WY","DC"],"restricted":["WA","ID","MT","NV","HI"],"regulators":"State-by-state (MA Gaming Commission, PA Control Board, MO Gaming Commission, etc.)"} | State-licensed skill-based gaming |
| Regions available | 59 | 23 |
| Payment Methods | 9 methods | 1 methods |
The table below compares DraftKings DFS and HotStreak across the same core discovery metrics: rating, trust score, bonus posture, market type, regulatory posture, founding year, banking minimums, payout speed, app/support signals, licensing, regional reach, and payment-method breadth.
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