Daily fantasy sports (commonly known as DFS) is becoming a thing among gamers right now and people are already making money out of it. Many platforms, including Boom Fantasy, are offering this special treats to sports lovers and bettors. But you need to be sure they are legit and available in your state before you trust them with your money.
This is why we want to look into Boom Fantasy legal states so you can tell whether it is available to you or not.
But before doing that, let’s first find out what Boom Fantasy is and how it works.
What Is Boom Fantasy?
Boom Fantasy is an online app that offers daily fantasy sports to bettors in the United States. It was launched in 2015, meaning it has been providing services to gamers in the country for a decade now. We are not sure of the license it uses and which agency regulates it. But, since it is available and legal in some parts of the United States, we believe that it is legit.
How Does Boom Fantasy Work?
One thing every player can tell you is that Boom Fantasy is different from the usual or traditional daily fantasy sports platforms you must have played in. The major reason is that when you predict on performance, it will allow you to pick players individually instead of drafting an entire team like the other platforms do. You will find out other things that make the platform different when you join it.
For now, let’s look at a few things about Boom Fantasy you should know about:
- When you want to select or pick the players you want to predict their outcomes, you can choose between 2 to 5 players.
- You have to download the Boom Fantasy app to be able to create an account and make the prediction.
- You are only allowed to have one account at Boom Fantasy.
- Boom Fantasy will verify your account before you can make deposits and place bets.
- You have to deposit real money to play games. You can also withdraw your winnings with the approved payment methods.
Boom Fantasy Legal States
Currently, Boom Fantasy is only legal in 22 states. So, if you are living in any of the following parts of the United States and you love wagering on real-life games to make money, you should go ahead and download the app as well as create your account. Below are the Boom Fantasy legal states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- California
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Boom Fantasy Features
Now that you have seen how Boom Fantasy works, let’s quickly look at some of other features that make it one of the most favorite DFS platform for bettors and players.
Boom Fantasy Welcoming Bonus
When you join Boom Fantasy, there is welcome bonus for you. Note that this bonus is only available at your first entry on the platform, so you can only get it ones.
At the moment, you will receive a 100% refund of your first deposit, up to $100, as your welcome bonus. The bonus is set to make your first entry a non-risky one.
Minimum Deposit and Withdrawal Amounts at Boom Fantasy
The thing about Boom Fantasy is that it makes deposit faster by providing default preset deposit amounts. For instance, when you visit the app and click on the deposit button, three preset amounts will be provided so you can click the one you want to deposit.
But you can always click the preset button to enter a custom amount if you want to. All the same, you can deposit as low as $10 into your account.
As for withdrawals, right now, you can’t withdraw less than $10.
Deposit and Withdrawal Options
Boom Fantasy accepts deposits from PayPal, debit cards, credit cards, and online banking. If you want to use cards, the platform accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, and American Express.
Boom Fantasy will also allow you to withdraw through PayPal, Venmo, debit card, and online banking. Another thing here is that you can only use the debit card you deposited with to withdraw your winnings.
Customer Service
Boom Fantasy is very active on its X (former Twitter) social media handle (@BoomFantasy). But remember to check for the verification tick (yellow currently) to be sure you’re connecting with the right account.
Alternatively, you can use the email (support@boomfantasy.com) or the live chat options to contact Boom Fantasy.
Available Games
The good thing about Boom Fantasy is that it offers a lot of sports that people love. So, if you love football, basketball, tennis, soccer, boxing, baseball, hockey, golf, and the other games loved by the Americans, Boom Fantasy will get you covered.
Currently, the five ways you can make your predictions at Boom Fantasy are Pick ’Em Toss-Ups, Pick ‘Em Longshots, Pick ‘Em Favorites, Pick & Spin, and Squad Ride. The good thing here is that there are guidelines on how to use these options on the FAQs page of Boom Fantasy website. You should check that out before using any of the options.
Boom Fantasy Mobile App
Boom Fantasy mobile app is available on Google Play Store for Android users and App Store for devices like iPhone and iPad that use IOS software.
But if you want to be sure you’re downloading the right app, you should visit the Boom Fantasy website and click the link for the app download. That will redirect you to the right store and app that matches your device.
You have to remember that you can’t download this app if you’re not up to 18 years and above. You will also not be able to download it if it is not legal in your state unless you choose to use VPN. The next section of this article will help you find out whether Boom Fantasy is available to bettors in your state or not.
Remember that you can always use VPN to play games at Boom Fantasy if it’s not available in your state. But then, you have to figure out how to withdraw your winnings without being caught since your account will be verified before you place bets.
Also remember you have to be 18 years and above to play games at Boom Fantasy. If you are in Nebraska, you have to be up to 19 years.
Let’s Wrap It Up
Boom Fantasy has a lot to offer bettors in the legal states. If you are living in any of them, congratulations, you can download and enjoy the services. But if you are not living in any of the approved states, you should join other sites that also offer DFS services.