How does FanDuel verify location?

Our location systems require Wi-Fi, GPS, or GSM signals to locate you. *Ethernet (wireline connection) will not pass the location check, you must be connected using a Wi-Fi connection.

How do you get your location verified on FanDuel?

Can I trick FanDuel location?

By checking your IP address when you visit the site, FanDuel can see your location. But with a capable VPN, you can get a new IP address by connecting to a server in a FanDuel-friendly region – like New York.

Why is FanDuel not verifying my location?

Turn your device off and on again. Disconnect from any VPN or external network. Reset location services on the device, and ensure location services are enabled for FanDuel. Disable any apps that may be blocking your location.

How does FanDuel track you?

We use cookies to help us to identify account holders and to optimize their experience on our Services. Also, we will use cookies to monitor and maintain information about your use of the Services.

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Can you use a VPN to use FanDuel?

Yes, you can. In fact, in some cases, a VPN might be your only option to access the FanDuel Sportsbook. For instance, if you're not in a state like New Hampshire or New Mexico, you'll need to use a VPN to connect with a server located in a state where FanDuel is available, such as West Virginia.

How do I bypass FanDuel location restriction?

How long does FanDuel take to verify address?

While verifying, the more details you provide us with the more fluid your experience will be when using FanDuel. If you have difficulty receiving a successful verification, please email customer support for assistance by clicking on the tab below. Please be advised that turnaround time is currently 24-36 hours.

Does FanDuel need verification?

State regulations require that we verify your identity. Our online verification form confirms your identity and account information so we can prevent fraud, comply with regulations, and keep FanDuel a fun and safe place for everyone.

Why won't FanDuel verify?

Your credit profile may contain erroneous information. You may have already verified your identity with ID.me. Your submission may have contained an error or typo. You may have submitted expired documents.

Is it illegal to use VPN to gamble?

Using a VPN is one of the safest ways to secure your online traffic from being tracked and hacked and to unblock geo-restricted gambling sites. Using a VPN is perfectly legal, if you're not doing anything illegal that is.

Is using a VPN to sports bet illegal?

From a purely legal standpoint, you won't break any laws if gambling in your country is legal and you're only using a VPN to access an unavailable casino or to play blocked games from certain providers (like NetEnt or Microgaming).

Can I travel to another state to use FanDuel?

Can I place a wager while traveling in the United States? You must be physically located in an eligible state to place a wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Why does FanDuel need my location?

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In some cases, FanDuel will require you to enable High Accuracy location services so that we can confirm your location and eligibility to enter contests.

Does FanDuel need your address?

Players must complete the verification process for withdrawals to be completed at FanDuel. This requires a social security number, valid mailing address, and birth date. With this information, the site can also send out 1099 tax forms if you earn over $600 a year from sports betting.

Can you use FanDuel without SSN?

It's a slightly different situation online because operators like DraftKings and FanDuel require the last four digits of your social security number to deposit and sign up for an account. The main reason it's needed is because if you win over $600 at an online sportsbook, they are required to report your winnings.

What if FanDuel does not have your bank?

If your bank card does not allow online wagering you can still set up an eCheck account using your checking account and routing number, or use your credit or debit card to fund the FanDuel prepaid card. FanDuel Racing can also make withdrawals directly to a debit card.

What is the maximum withdrawal from FanDuel?

The maximum amount you can withdraw per transaction is $10,000. We recommend requesting a wire withdrawal for transactions over $10,000.

How long does it take FanDuel to approve?

For your account security and protection, withdrawal requests can take up to 48 hours for approval. Once approved, Online Banking, Debit Card, Venmo, PayPal, and FanDuel Prepaid Play+ withdrawals will process in as little as one hour (but can sometimes take up to five business days, depending on the bank.)

How do sportsbooks verify your identity?

In most cases, sportsbooks will ask you to make sure that the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) at the foot of both your passport and driver's license is visible in the photograph. This guarantees the document's authenticity.

Can you gamble online through a VPN?

A VPN also allows you to bypass local censorship and blocks, so you can use gambling sites even in countries that restrict them. And, because your internet traffic is encrypted through the VPN tunnel, your activity will be hidden from your ISP - meaning that you can place bets with complete peace of mind.

Can DraftKings detect VPN?

DraftKings checks your IP address when you visit its site, and that's how it enforces its location blocks (geo-blocks). But VPNs can change your IP address and give you an entirely new one, so you can choose a location that bypasses the DraftKings geo-blocks.

Do you have to be a US citizen to use FanDuel?

Notice: Only new FanDuel users are eligible for the offer — users may only establish one (1) account on FanDuel. Age and state limitations apply. You must be 18+ years of age (21+ years of age in Massachusetts) and a resident of the United States or Canada to make a deposit and be eligible for this offer.

Can you bet in a state you don't live in?

You can sign up and bet, even if you don't live in that state full time. The requirements for legal betting: Be 21 years old. Be physically inside a state with legal betting.

How can I gamble online in a state that doesn't allow it?

Using a VPN to Access Online Gambling in a Regulated Market

If you live in a state where online gambling is not yet regulated, then you have the option of using a VPN. This tool will change your IP address to make it seem like you're in a different state.