You’ve seen a great offer for FanDuel Sportsbook on the UltimateFan website but don’t have an account, well this guide is going to walk you through on how to sign up with FansDuel.
Firstly, you will need to head to the FanDuel website, or the FanDuel mobile app, before clicking on the sports section.
This will take you to the FanDuel Sportsbook and it will start the signup process. Then, click the ‘join now’ button to continue on to the registration instructions.
You will be required to input some personal information, this may include:
- Full name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Social security number
- Date of birth
Next up, you’ll have to pick your username and password, which you will use to log into your account once registered.
Once this has been submitted, you should receive a confirmation email to very for your email address.
Then you can then look into your FanDuel payment options to deposit money into your account. Once you’ve done this, you will then be able to start placing bets.
When you win your first bet and are ready to withdraw the funds, a verification process will then start.
FanDuel will need you to upload certain documents to be uploaded to your account and conce they are received, they will be reviewed by the FanDuel team.
After they have verified your identity, the withdrawal is approved and your account is done with the verification process.
What states can I register for FanDuel Sports?
FanDuel is one of the biggest platforms in the US. You can play FanDuel Sportsbook in AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, MI, NK, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV.
Why do you need verification?
Sportsbooks use verification to ensure that you are who you say you are, which helps remove any players who may be acting in a criminal manner.
It also prevents underage gambling, whilst also stopping people from opening multiple accounts to benefit from bonuses.
There are a few options that you can pick from when it comes to supplying identification for verification:
- Driver’s License (The ID must not be expired)
- State ID Card (This card must not be expired)
- Passport
- Voter ID Card
- City/State Employee Card
- Birth Certificate
- University ID Card
FanDuel may ask for proof of address too. You can use the following:
- Bank Statement
- Mortgage Statement
- Tax Statement
- Utility Bill
The process of verifying individual players is essential for many reasons, with it being a federal law in the United States that online gambling operators earning $1million or more in gross revenues to complete the process.
Money Laundering
It prevents people from using gambling as a vehicle for money laundering, with FanDuel using quality banking options for depositing and withdrawing funds to avoid this issue.
Fraud Prevention
By using ID verification, fraud will be prevented as only an individual with the proper paperwork being able to create an account.
This means that a thief with your credit card will be unable to complete the verification process after trying to create an account in your name.
