DraftKings Sportsbook vs SugarHouse 2020
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Ratings
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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| Sports Offered | ||
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| Sports Offered | ||
| Bets Offered | ||
| Odds | ||
| Banking Options and Fees | ||
| Live Betting | ||
| Mobile Betting | ||
| Ease of Use | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Education and Research | ||
| Reputation |
US Regulated Vs Offshore
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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US Regulated Sportsbook (legal) |
Yes | Yes |
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Offshore Sportsbook (illegal) |
No | No |
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Online Availability - New Jersey |
Yes | Yes |
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Online Availability - West Virginia |
Yes | No |
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US Regulated DFS Company |
Yes | No |
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Online Availability - Pennsylvania |
Yes | Yes |
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Online Availability - Iowa |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Nevada |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Rhode Island |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Indiana |
Yes | No |
| Online Availability - Oregon |
Sports Offered
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Total Sports Offered |
15 | 18 |
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Baseball (MLB) |
Yes | Yes |
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Baseball (International) |
No | No |
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Basketball (NBA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (WNBA) |
No | Yes |
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Basketball (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (International) |
No | Yes |
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Boxing |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
Yes | Yes |
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Cycling |
Yes | Yes |
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Darts |
Yes | Yes |
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E-Sports |
No | No |
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Football (NFL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Football (CFL) |
No | Yes |
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Football (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf (PGA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Handball |
No | No |
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Hockey (NHL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Hockey (International) |
No | Yes |
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Horse Racing |
No | No |
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MMA (UFC) |
Yes | Yes |
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Motor Sports (NASCAR) |
Yes | Yes |
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Rugby (League) |
No | Yes |
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Rugby (Union) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (EPL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (Premier League) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (MLS) |
Yes | Yes |
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Softball |
No | No |
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Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
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Volleyball |
No | Yes |
Bets Offered
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Cash Out Feature |
No | Yes |
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Asian Handicaps |
No | Yes |
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Futures |
Yes | Yes |
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If-Bets |
No | No |
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Rolling If-Bets |
No | No |
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Moneyline |
Yes | Yes |
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Parlay |
Yes | Yes |
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Pleaser |
No | No |
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Props |
Yes | Yes |
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Reverse |
No | No |
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Round Robin |
Yes | Yes |
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Spread |
Yes | Yes |
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Teaser |
Yes | Yes |
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Total (Over/Under) |
Yes | Yes |
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Free Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Private Leagues (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Public Leagues (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Beginner Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Head to Head Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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50/50 Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Beat the Score Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Tournaments (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Live Betting
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Total Live Betting Sports Offered |
7 | 7 |
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Match Tracker |
No | Yes |
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Alpine Skiing |
No | No |
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Badminton |
No | No |
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Baseball |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
No | No |
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E-Sports |
No | No |
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Football |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf |
Yes | Yes |
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Handball |
No | No |
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Hockey |
Yes | Yes |
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MMA |
No | No |
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Rugby |
No | No |
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Soccer |
Yes | Yes |
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Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
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Volleyball |
No | No |
Education and Research
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Articles/News |
Yes | No |
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Explanation of Bets |
Yes | Yes |
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Glossary |
Yes | No |
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Statistics (Teams) |
Yes | Yes |
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Statistics (Players) |
Yes | No |
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Lineup Tool (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Banking - Deposits
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Total Deposit Methods |
4 | 6 |
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No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees |
Yes | Yes |
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Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card |
$5/$2,000 | $10/Varies |
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PayPal |
Yes | No |
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Deposit Min/Max - PayPal |
$5/$2,000 | N/A |
Banking - Withdrawals
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Total Withdrawal Methods |
4 | 5 |
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No Withdrawal Fees - Check |
Yes | Yes |
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Check Payout Speed is < 10 days |
Yes | Yes |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - Check |
$5/Varies | $10/Varies |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal |
$5/Varies | N/A |
Customer Service
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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Email Support |
Yes | Yes |
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Email Support Speed |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Chat Support |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Chat Support Availability |
Yes | No |
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Phone Support |
No | No |
Mobile Betting
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | SugarHouse |
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iPhone App |
Yes | Yes |
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Android App |
Yes | Yes |
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Website Functionality |
Yes | Yes |
To start this comparison, first, we will look at the regulation status of each sportsbook. DraftKings Sportsbook and SugarHouse are legal sportsbooks that are regulated in the United States. Next, let's take a look at the odds offered by each book. It's important to note that data points from over 1,400 games across 17 sportsbooks was collected. We assessed spread, moneyline, and total odds to provide a single star rating for odds. SugarHouse is a better option with a 2.50 star rating over DraftKings Sportsbook's 1.50 star rating.
Odds aside, we can now turn our focus to what types of bets and features are available to bettors. The number of sports offered is certainly at the top of the list, and SugarHouse boasts an offering of 18 available sports compared to DraftKings Sportsbook's 15 available sports. Looking at features, early cash outs, live match tracking and the option to bank with PayPal are all popular amongst bettors. Early cash outs are when a sportsbook allows bettors to cash in a ticket before the game ends to secure a win or minimize a loss. SugarHouse has the early cash out feature, DraftKings Sportsbook doesn't. SugarHouse makes a live match tracker available to clients, while DraftKings Sportsbook does not. DraftKings Sportsbook offers PayPal, SugarHouse doesn't. Finally, having access to education is always important for first-time bettors. DraftKings Sportsbook alongside SugarHouse describe how to place bets .
Overall, between DraftKings Sportsbook and SugarHouse, DraftKings Sportsbook is the winner.
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