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Fubo Sportsbook has officially arrived to compete with the gambling heavyweights in the exploding US legal sports betting industry. Fubo Gaming, a Chicago-based subsidiary of live TV streaming platform FuboTV, promises to be more than just a wagering platform and hopes to revolutionize the way that Americans place their sports bets.
Fubo is best known as a leading sports-first live TV streaming platform and is a direct competitor in that market to such names as Netflix, Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, Sling, and others. But the brand has made some large changes over the last year to offer its subscribers a unique, all-encompassing sports viewing and wagering experience. In the last year, Fubo acquired California-based technology start-up Balto Sports, a platform founded in 2018 that allows users to set up fantasy sports contests. FuboTV has also taken over sports betting and interactive gambling firm Vigtory.
Fubo’s goal is to create an Omni-screen ecosystem in which wagering information automatically syncs with users’ interests and real-time viewing to personalize a bettor’s experience. It is what the company calls “a unique, hyper-personalized sports entertainment and wagering experience,” in which the betting app syncs seamlessly with live sports on FuboTV.
The result is one of the most interesting sportsbooks to launch so far in the US. Fubo can be accessed by iOS mobile device customers and the company offers a user-friendly website for those opting for desktop betting. Follow along as we delve into Fubo’s promotions, sign-up procedures, sports and types of bets available, banking options, technology security procedures, and most importantly, whether Fubo is worthy of your time as a sports bettor.
Fubo Sportsbook welcome promotion
The intense competition in the US legal sports betting industry has become a battle of the welcome bonus. Enticing bettors to a new site in a saturated market has become essential, and it has become tricky. For a new operator like Fubo Sportsbook, it becomes especially delicate.
The Fubo Sportsbook new customer offer is a $1000 risk-free bet combined with a free one-month trial for fuboTV. We expect that offer to be similar in other jurisdictions Fubo hopes to launch in going forward.
Many sportsbooks offer a risk-free bet to entice new customers to check out their product, but we have never seen a free month of a streaming service offered as a new customer promotion. This creative promotion offers a way for sports bettors to check out both the sportsbook and the integration with FuboTV, with the hope that they will become customers of both.
Fubo Sportsbook risk-free bet terms and condition
With the risk-free wager, Fubo is taking the worry out of your first wager on their platform. Simply place your first risk-free bet on the site which can be up to $1000. If you win, great job! If you happen to lose, Fubo will credit your account for the amount of that first-bet loss to use later in your sports betting endeavors. It is a nice introduction to the Fubo Sportsbook and a way for new customers to get to know the Fubo Sportsbook brand.
Simply put, a winning first bet pays out as normal with Fubo Sportsbook. A losing first bet will result in Fubo Sportsbook “Free Bet” tokens equivalent to the amount of the unfortunate losing wager. Tokens will be awarded within 72 hours of a settled bet and are non-withdrawable. Additionally, there is a 1x play-through requirement to withdraw any winnings from the free credit bets and all free credits expire after 30 days.
More about Fubo Sportsbook
FuboTV has been a major player in the streaming world for quite some time. The company says it has almost a half-million subscribers and offers tens of thousands of live sporting events each year. Integrating sports betting content into the streaming service is seen as a key part of the company’s future growth
Fubo brings something different to the US legal sports betting market. The sportsbook includes a unique and intriguing “Watching Now” feature that marries betting lines and relevant promotional wagering offers with what viewers of the streaming service are watching on any given day, even if they change the channel. It’s the interactivity and integration of the Fubo TV/Fubo Sportsbook that will eventually make the site a special experience for bettors.
FuboTV users now, with one simple sign-in, can access live sports, including NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, and professional soccer leagues from around the world; streaming series and movies; news and sports news channels and the online sportsbook. Sportsbook users don’t necessarily need a FuboTV account before they can bet with Fubo Sportsbook, but it can help elevate the product beyond its competitors.
States with Fubo Sportsbook
While anyone can sign up for FuboTV, so far only people in Iowa and Arizona can create a Fubo Sportsbook account. In Iowa, Fubo Sportsbook signed an agreement with Casino Queen in Iowa that brought it to the state on November 3, 2021. In Arizona, Fubo Sportsbook partnered with the Ak-Chin Indian Community to launch in the state. The operator has aspirations for quick expansion across the country, beginning with Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This page will be updated as Fubo Sportsbook goes live in additional states.
State
Casino Partner
Launch Date
Iowa
Casino Queen
November 2021
Arizona
Ak-Chin Tribal Community
December 2021
Indiana
Caesars
TBA
New Jersey
Caesars
TBA
Pennsylvania
Cordish Companies
TBA
Signing up for a Fubo Sportsbook account
Anyone 21 and over can sign up for a Fubo Sportsbook account. You don’t need to be in a state that offers Fubo Sportsbook to sign up for an account, but you do have to be in one of those states to place a real-money wager. The steps required to sign up for an account are quick and simple:
Head to the Fubo website and hit the ‘Register’/ ‘Sign Up’ button
Enter your unique username and password as directed
Provide the necessary and required personal details on the registration form
Claim your Fubo Sportsbook Welcome Bonus with use of promo code USBBONUS
Agree to the Terms & Conditions
Commence your Fubo betting experience
A peek at the Fubo Sportsbook software
We have discussed the unique aspects of Fubo Sportsbook, but people will only use the sportsbook if it is intuitive and easy to navigate. We are pleased to say that, after reviewing the functionality of the sportsbook and checking out the pricing and banking options, Fubo Sportsbook rivals all of the major players in the industry. The user experience is particularly enhanced by syncing the sportsbook to FuboTV.
By integrating with FuboTV, the mobile app delivers a personalized omniscreen experience that hopes to turn passive viewers into active and engaged betting participants. The software is slick, modern, and as classy as any competing book on the market. Fubo Sportsbook has drawn on the experience of Fubo TV to create a visually pleasing and seamless wagering experience.
Fubo Sportsbook betting menu
Fubo Sportsbook’s betting options may be a work in progress as the company matures, but right now all of the Major Sports that Americans typically bet on are there… along with a few others. The full list of available sports varies by state, but overall Fubo’s sporting catalog is more than serviceable considering their newness.
Bettors can expect to find action on:
Football
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Tennis
Rugby
Boxing
Motorsports
Soccer
Hockey
Mixed Martial Arts
Olympic sports
Table Tennis
Australian Rules
Cricket
eSports
Volleyball
Fubo Sportsbook Betting Markets
Here is a peek at the betting markets available through Fubo Sportsbook:
Point spread
Totals
Moneyline
Prop bets
Futures
Parlays
Teasers
Live betting
Of note, Fubo has heaped a ton of attention on their Live Betting option. It’s not shocking considering their marriage between streamed live events and their sportsbook. As a service that brings live sporting events to its clientele, the increasingly popular Live Betting type on Fubo is as seamless as any sportsbook we have seen in the market so far.
Fubo Banking Options
A sportsbook’s reputation and traffic can be made or lost based on its selections of banking options. It seems that the books that people like most have the biggest variety of banking options available (ahem, FanDuel). As of now, Fubo Sportsbook does not offer a robust variety of banking options, something we hope they fix soon. Particularly disappointing is the lack of PayPal, an option offered by just about every sportsbook, large and small.
Fubo Sportsbook’s deposit methods
Credit and Debit Cards – Still the most common way for bettors to deposit into their account. Fubo accepts all major Credit cards on its site. Deposit only. Not available in Iowa.
Paysafecard – Customers can fund their sports betting account by locating their nearest retailer, purchasing a Paysafecard with cash, and redeeming it on the Fubo website.
ACH eCheck – Allows Fubo users to direct funds straight from a bank account into their Fubo account.
Sightline Play+ Card – Play+ prepaid cards are an emerging method of deposit and withdrawal in the US market. With the prepaid option, users can fund their accounts online, withdraw their money from any participating ATM or cash out via electronic methods.
Wire Transfer – Accepted deposit method that works best for large deposits and is similar to a preferred ACH/Online banking option.
Fubo Customer Service
Simply put, taking time to build a strong customer service team shows just how client-centric a company can be. We are happy to report that Fubo Sportsbook provides its clientele with a good array of options, which is a positive sign pointing to Fubo’s seriousness of providing quality customer service. For Fubo, customer service may be extra-important as their users will be hoping to sync the sportsbook to Fubo TV – a process that can be extra tricky for non-techies.
Fubo’s all-encompassing Customer Service options include:
FAQ – The sign of a good sportsbook if just how complete their FAQ segment is and Fubo has taken some time to create a broad section. FAQs are the most efficient and effective way for both the sportsbook and the customer to find out relevant information for their overall betting experience. Questions about deposit and withdrawal options are included along with helpful links to those respective pages.
24/7 Chat – The Live Chat option for Fubo customers looking for answers to their queries is helpful and it is convenient. There is an omnipresent tab on the site that allows Fubo customers easy access to their Live Chat option. It has become especially important to those users hoping to sync the sportsbook with Fubo TV.
Email – is a conventional way to obtain customer service from sports betting providers but isn’t as instant as the first two options. While prompt, we found that emailed questions do take some time to answer. That said, answers tend to be reasonably quick, friendly, and satisfactory.
Phone – Fubo’s customer service phone option is respectable as well. It falls in line with other participating sportsbooks in the US. Expect to leave a voice message and for a friendly and knowledgeable customer service agent to call you back to answer any questions.
Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – As an existing media entity, Fubo Sportsbook brings an immediate social media presence into their sports betting venture. Fubo’s online presence is a definite strength. Most queries, concerns, and praises for the sportsbook are typically found by visiting their social media pages.
Is the Fubo Sports Betting Experience safe?
Yes! To be considered for licenses in states with legalized sports betting, companies must go through a stringent regulatory process. One failed stress test or missed application can sink a sportsbook before it gets off the ground. Fubo has gone through great lengths to make safety and security a critical focus for its customers. SSL encryption technology and a strong firewall technology are used by the Fubo Sportsbook. The company has made its Privacy Policy readily available on the website for everyone to read. The bar is exceptionally high with new sportsbooks entering the US market especially, and from what we have seen, Fubo has passed every test.
Fubo Sportsbook verdict
Bottom Line
Fubo Sportsbook is taking the US legal sports wagering experience to a different level with its ability to sync sports betting with live sports broadcasts. Fubo’s immersive and impressive overall platform, by allowing their app to be connected to what people are watching on TV could revolutionize the way that betting enthusiasts not only place their bets but also watch their favorite sporting event.
Anything new and innovative usually brings with it a few growing pains. In Fubo’s case, we searched high and low for such pains, but we didn’t see any glaring holes. Fubo Sportsbook enticing customers to sign up for FuboTV may be the angle that leaves a bitter taste in some bettors’ mouths. But we aren’t worried that it will turn anyone off.
Welcome Bonus
Pricing
Betting Options
Software
Banking
The Good
Creative new customer promotion
Unique integration with FuboTV
All the top sports and markets available
The Bad
Limited banking options
Average user experience for those who don’t subscribe to FuboTV
Ted Dahlstrom works in the Seattle area as a Content Marketing Writer for Better Collective. Ted’s background is in government and communications, but his passion is writing about sports and sports betting, which led him to BC in an unexpected alignment. He avidly follows all the Seattle sports teams and Gonzaga basketball.
Ted Dahlstrom works in the Seattle area as a Content Marketing Writer for Better Collective. Ted’s background is in government and communications, but his passion is writing about sports and sports betting, which led him to BC in an unexpected alignment. He avidly follows all the Seattle sports teams and Gonzaga basketball.