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Plain language guides to contests, lineups and every sport on the slate. No hype and no promo codes. Just the ideas that help you build better lineups and keep the game fun.

Start here Contest types
Sample lineupClassic NFL, $50,000 cap
  1. QBRushing quarterback$7,200
  2. RBGoal line back$8,000
  3. RBValue back$5,400
  4. WRTop target$7,900
  5. WRStack partner$6,000
  6. WRCheap slot receiver$3,700
  7. TERed zone target$4,300
  8. FLEXBring back receiver$4,800
  9. DSTHome favorite$2,700
Salary used$50,000

Pick your sport

All sport guides
  1. FootballWinning at Daily Fantasy Football
  2. BaseballDaily Fantasy Baseball Playbook
  3. BasketballDaily Fantasy Basketball Guide
  4. HockeyDaily Fantasy Hockey Basics
  5. GolfWin at Fantasy Golf
  6. NASCARBuilding NASCAR Fantasy Lineups
  7. MMADaily Fantasy MMA Explained

New here? Three steps

  1. 1

    Learn how contests work

    Salary caps, scoring, slates and payouts, explained in plain language.

  2. 2

    Pick the right contest

    Cash games, tournaments, Showdown, best ball and pick'em, side by side.

  3. 3

    Build with a plan

    Value, stacking and ownership, the ideas behind lineups that cash.

Strategy worth reading

All articles
  1. Stacking Your Football Lineups
  2. Power Stacking in Baseball DFS
  3. Should You Play Head to Head?
  4. Double Ups and Multipliers
  5. When Quarterbacks Cost Too Much
  6. Why Running Backs Win Weeks

Honest site reviews

We do not run contests and we do not take entries, so we can tell you plainly what each site does well and where it falls short.

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Quick reference

All guides
  1. GlossaryPlain English definitions of the daily fantasy terms you will see in lobbies and strategy articles, from bring back and chalk to overlay, punt, and rake.
  2. Fees and RakeWhat rake is in daily fantasy, how to work it out from any entry fee and prize pool, and why the operator's cut matters most in cash games.
  3. BankrollHow to set a daily fantasy bankroll you can afford to lose, common rules of thumb for cash games and tournaments, and simple ways to track results.
  4. Is It Legal?A plain look at how US law treats paid daily fantasy contests, why the answer depends on your state, and what that means for DraftKings and FanDuel.
  5. Apps and ToolsHow to get the most from operator fantasy apps, from lobby filters to late swap and live scoring, plus the kinds of research tools many players use.
  6. Play ResponsiblySimple ways to keep daily fantasy fun, from setting limits to spotting warning signs, plus the operator tools and free, confidential help available.

Keep it a game. Set a budget before the slate locks and stick to it. Free, confidential help is available any time at 1-800-GAMBLER. How to play responsibly