What is DraftKings’ Fantasy Sports maximum commission structure?


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Since our founding we have developed the industry’s most robust consumer protections, such as our market-leading game integrity and our Fair Play Commitment. We've built the largest Fantasy Sports platform in the world and our high standards have been essential to the increase of public trust in Fantasy Sports. We constantly work towards better informing and educating players, and believe full and transparent disclosure of our maximum commission structure is an important component of trust, removing a concern that could get in the way of fans enjoying the game.

Our Promise

If we offer a Fantasy Sports contest that doesn't comply with the DraftKings Commission Structure below, we'll refund the difference between actual commission and maximum commission to every player in the contest.

Maximum Commission Structure

Last Updated March 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST

Entry Fee Range

Guaranteed
Standard
*Guaranteed Standard icon

Guaranteed
Multipliers (2x-5x)

Not Guaranteed Standard

$0.01 - $5.00

15.90%

13.05%

10.00%

$5.01 - $25.00

15.00%

13.05%

10.00%

$25.01 - $49.99

14.25%

12.00%

10.00%

$50.00 - $99.99

12.00%

12.00%

10.00%

$100.00 - $499.99

10.00%

10.00%

8.27%

$500.00 - $999.99

10.00%

10.00%

5.67%

$1000.00 +

5.67%**

5.67%

5.67%

 

Guaranteed Standard iconGuaranteed Standard

Guaranteed Standard iconGuaranteed Standard: These contests pay out the entire prize regardless of if the contest fills. This includes every guaranteed contest type not listed separately in the table.

Guaranteed Multipliers (2x-5x)

Guaranteed Multipliers (2x-5x): These contests pay out the entire prize regardless of if the contest fills, but the payouts are structured such that all winners receive a set multiple of the entry fee.

Non-Guaranteed Standard

Non-Guaranteed Standard: These contests must fill in order to pay out their prize. Entry fees are automatically refunded if the contest does not fill.

Reduced Commission Double Ups

We also offer a special reduction on commission for select Double Ups.