Draftstars Review - DFS Pros & Cons

Draftstars is one of the most exciting and different bookie juxtaposed to any other Australian bookmaker. They seek to capitalise on the popularity of fantasy sporting leagues in the United States and Australia, which include Supercoach and NFL fantasy. Draftstars have established themselves as the leading company for Daily Fantasy Sports. They are official betting partners of the AFL, NRL & South Sydney Rabbitohs.

What is Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)?

Daily Fantasy Points is a betting game form that falls under the fantasy sports archetype. However, instead of a fantasy contest that lasts the entirety of the season, these last for the day. You can enter either free to play, $2 or $15 games by selecting players from those matches to form a team within your salary bracket. You then compete against other contestants for money from the total prize pool. Players earn points based on their performance in the match. Below is the scoring system for the NBA:

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Draftstars History

In order to provide Australian gamers the chance to take part in Daily Fantasy Sports competitions, gaming behemoth CrownBet created Draftstars in collaboration with media titan NewsCorp, launched in 2016. While SuperCoach and other AFL and global fantasy leagues provide a fantasy experience for the entirety of the season, Draftstars stood out since it didn’t need participants to commit for the entire season.

2018 saw the acquisition of Draftstars by PlayUp Interactive, a world authority in the daily fantasy sports sector with a strong New South Wales presence with the headquarters being located in Sydney. The site is user-friendly and runs on the same software as the highly performing US Daily Fantasy platforms, giving punters the finest experience.

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Draftstars Products & Features

Free-Play	You can enter competitions without an entry fee
Pay-Play	Competitions can be joined for either mini $2 comps or $15 comps with a bigger prize pool
Private & Public	You can play with friends or other users around the globe in either private or public leagues
Daily Events	Competitions last no longer than a day compared to other season long competitions
Multiple Entries	You can enter up to 10 entries per competition with any different formation of teams or the same
Create Your Own Comp	You can create a competition if there is not a competition that you enjoy
Fantasy Tips	Free fantasy tips & insights
Stats & Form	Stats and form information provided in the Fantasy Insider section

Sports Available at Draftstars

Below is the list of sports available on Draftstars.

AFL

NBA

NFL

Racing

Golf

NRL

Cricket

Soccer (EPL)

Cricket

MLB

Draftstars Game Types

Classic	Create a team and compete against other contestants
H2H	Go 1-on-1 with other contestants in a competition or create your own with the winner taking all
Rapid Fire	Rapid Fire allows you to pick the highest scoring player in individual player match-ups. The aim is to pick the winner in 3 of the 5 match-ups.
Tip King (Coming Soon)	A tipping competition that is not a season long commitment

Draftstars Tips

If you are looking for informative tips and advice, there are two features that you need to check out!

Draftstars Playbook

You may use the Draftstars Playbook to your advantage, which is accessible in the menu subheadings. You can discover a tonne of helpful fantasy advice, whether you are after the top scoring players or bargains that you may have ignored. Australian bettors may get daily betting advice and tips on the Playbook blog run by Draftstars and its sibling betting site PlayUp.

Fantasy Insider

Draftstars has made Fantasy Insider’s Lineup Cruncher tool available to existing users for free. By offering player forecasts for forthcoming games, this tool assists you in making the optimal decisions. Below is an in-depth analysis of the Fantasy Insider:

https://youtu.be/GyVqaTQkS7c

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Draftstars App Review

Draftstars has the credentials to say that they are the best bookmaker for daily fantasy sports. The app is also a big part of that. The betstars mobile app creates a safe environment by making the layout and user interface extremely simple, which is perfect for punters with no experience with this format of betting.

The mobile app is free to download for anybody using iOS or Android. The app could be criticized for its bland nature but it is no doubt made up for, with its speed and versatility. It’s an exciting app that always makes you feel in control with multiple different products and features that can be utilised by punters of any experience level.

Draftstars App Pros

✅ Free
✅ Multiple entry fees
✅ Friends
✅ Large prize pools
✅ # of leagues

Draftstars App Cons

❌ No Live Streaming
❌ No Live Chat

Draftstars iOS app

The Draftstars iOS mobile app is known to be one of the easiest bookmaking apps to use and navigate, which makes it fun and entertaining. Although from reviews, it seems that customer service can be improved.

The Draftstars app currently has a 2.8/5 rating from 22 ratings on the App Store.

Download the Draftstars IOS Mobile App

Draftstars Android app

To download the Draftstars Android App head to the Draftstars website, scroll down and click on ‘Get it on Android’ and follow the below steps.

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Draftstars Account Sign-Up Process

Signing up to a bookmaker has never been so simple and can be done in just three easy steps with Betstar!

1. Click ‘Sign Up’ in the top right corner
2. Fill in personal details
3. Click ‘Sign Up Now’

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How to Verify Your Draftstars Account

Draftstars will make an effort to confirm your identification by comparing the information you have provided. If this doesn’t work, they will email you with the further information and actions that are needed from you to complete the verification process.

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Draftstars Deposit Options

To start entering contests on Draftstars, you will first need to have funds in your Draftstars account. You can deposit funds via three different methods:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• POLi

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Draftstars Withdrawal Options

Bank Transfers are the only way to withdraw money from your Draftstars account. For Australian residents, the minimum withdrawal amount is $20, whilst for New Zealand residents, it is $100. Head to the withdraw option in ‘My Account’ to withdraw your funds.

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Draftstars License & Security

Draftstars is an extremely safe and legitimate betting platform. They are owned by fellow bookmaker PlayUp Interactive. They are also licensed by the Northern Territory Government. In order to make your experience with Draftstars the safest possible, intelligent password-protected systems are in place to protect your account.

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Draftstars Australia Quick Facts

Owner	PlayUp Interactive
Operations (Headquarters)	Sydney, NSW
Founded	2015
Website	https://www.draftstars.com.au/
Rating	8/10
Currency	AUD
Language	English
Minimum Deposit	$5
Minimum Withdrawal	$20 (Australia), $100 (New Zealand)
Format	Decimal

Draftstars Australia Customer Support

Customer support is the most integral part of picking a trusted bookie for punters of any and all experience levels. Draftstars most thorough and effective form of customer support is by email. They make it in their best interest to respond to emails within four hours. The customer support team is open between the hours of 6am-Midnight (Mon-Sun). To email Draftstars for support, click ‘Contact Us’ on the app or mobile site.

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Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Draftstars is quite possibly one of the most entertaining bookmakers on Australian shores. If you are looking for a different approach to betting then this is definitely the bookie for you. They take online fantasy sports to an extreme new level without the commitment of an entire season. Drawbacks that they do have are the limited deposit/withdrawal options and the lack of live streaming.

However, they do have updated live scores on the individual players for every event that takes place. Draftstars do offer an expansive service of tips and insights from experts through the Draftstars Playbook and Fantasy Insider. It is an extremely exciting and progressive bookie ahead of its time, so, if you are looking for a break from the traditional betting sites, then Draftstars is highly recommended.

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