The UK Poker Player’s Guide to Daily Fantasy Sports

You play poker for one of several reasons: for enjoyment, for the challenge, or to win money. We all know what an involving game it can be, but did you know that it could be helpful for winning at other games too? Although it might not seem obvious at first, poker is an ideal game to be good at if you want to win money at another game of skill: daily fantasy sports. There are several compelling reasons why you should take a closer look at this rapidly-growing game.

Scoring is Easy, Winning is Up To You

Daily fantasy sports, or DFS, which is offered through sites like DraftKings, FanDuel and (in Europe only) Mondogoal, works by quantifying the performances of real-life players on the pitch. Players earn, or concede, points for your team based on a series of events and outcomes within matches. You select a team of players (the numbers varying depending on the game), and then place your team in a league with others, to determine who wins cash prizes. So far, so simple.

If you’ve ever watched a football match, or any of the other sports covered by daily fantasy leagues, you will also be comfortable with the scoring systems. Although they vary from site to site, there are commonalities that platforms all share. All …

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