DraftKings MLB Up 2 Early Win Promo

[Keith Richard]

I've been offered one every day for the past 4 or 5 days since I started looking. DK doesn't always make much sense to me with how or who it offers its promos to. I play a lot of props at DK. I prob. turn over 4-5K a week in props at DK. I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

Their stepped up parlay gimmick would just randomly appear some days for me during NBA season and other days not even when others got it. Not really sure how they decide or if it's random

Had Pirates for this tonight so I'm 3-1 now. I expect the limits to drop on them soon for me

Thanks. It showed up a bit later. Another winner with Miami but only 10 max this time.

[Wilfred]

FYI this is a cash bonus if you win and you do get a tax form 1099 based on these bets only if you win over $600 then total

[d2bets]

FYI this is a cash bonus if you win and you do get a tax form 1099 based on these bets only if you win over $600 then total

W-2 (not 1099) is for wins over 300 to 1 odds. That's it. $600 is irrelevant.
You have to report your wins regardless.

[Wilfred]

W-2 (not 1099) is for wins over 300 to 1 odds. That's it. $600 is irrelevant.
You have to report your wins regardless.

incorrect the W2G is for wins 300-1 correct but you get a 1099 MISC for over $600 for a “cash” bonus on these promotions. This is i believe the only one on DraftKings you will get as all their other bonuses are DK dollars or free plays which are not considered cash. They issued the 1099 MISC for these promotions last year, doesn’t have to do with reporting wins/losses.

[d2bets]

incorrect the W2G is for wins 300-1 correct but you get a 1099 MISC for over $600 for a “cash” bonus on these promotions. This is i believe the only one on DraftKings you will get as all their other bonuses are DK dollars or free plays which are not considered cash. They issued the 1099 MISC for these promotions last year, doesn’t have to do with reporting wins/losses.

Maybe it depends on state. Been with DK for 3 years. Have done/won many promotions, etc, including ones over $600. Never once received a 1099.

Be sure to distinguish fantasy vs. sportsbook. They are quite different.

[Wilfred]

Maybe it depends on state. Been with DK for 3 years. Have done/won many promotions, etc, including ones over $600. Never once received a 1099.

Be sure to distinguish fantasy vs. sportsbook. They are quite different.

Did you win on the get up by 10 in the NBA/NFL ones last year? I got them from those accumulating over $600 as cash, not DK dollars or casinocredits, I have also played many contests with them and this specific one is the only one generating the form because they give it as straight up cash. Even gifts of a $2,500 value I had no forms but this promo caused it to as I have also read other people got them, shouldn’t matter the state. I had to contact my host to figure out why they gave me a 1099 because I was very confused on it.

[d2bets]

Did you win on the get up by 10 in the NBA/NFL ones last year? I got them from those accumulating over $600 as cash, not DK dollars or casinocredits, I have also played many contests with them and this specific one is the only one generating the form because they give it as straight up cash. Even gifts of a $2,500 value I had no forms but this promo caused it to as I have also read other people got them, shouldn’t matter the state. I had to contact my host to figure out why they gave me a 1099 because I was very confused on it.

Yes I played all of those and won many. No 1099.

[Optional]

Did you win on the get up by 10 in the NBA/NFL ones last year? I got them from those accumulating over $600 as cash, not DK dollars or casinocredits, I have also played many contests with them and this specific one is the only one generating the form because they give it as straight up cash. Even gifts of a $2,500 value I had no forms but this promo caused it to as I have also read other people got them, shouldn’t matter the state. I had to contact my host to figure out why they gave me a 1099 because I was very confused on it.

^^^ I have read about this but you are the first person say it's actually happened to them.

Someone needs to legally challenge them trying to treat bonus offers as real cash for tax purposes.

[Optional]

Yes I played all of those and won many. No 1099.

Form memory, it's not about the winnings. It's about the combined value of the promotions themselves.

So you probably did not accept $600 value in them

[d2bets]

Form memory, it's not about the winnings. It's about the combined value of the promotions themselves.

So you probably did not accept $600 value in them

Interesting. Maybe. Never added it up, can't say for sure.

[SBR Andy]

Rockies went up by 1 in the 6th last night then proceeded to give up 5 in the bottom of the 7th. Feel like I'm beating a dead horse here but going to take another shot tonight vs the Braves.

[ThaWoj]

Lost on clev 2 nights ago and last night unofficially i had yankees but didnt bet it...i screwed myself over actually because i did the $100 risk free sgpx and last leg was yanks ml paying 600....they were up 3-1 so the early win would have hit but they were only-105 so that's why i went w/the sgpx..greed

Tonight i like detroit as a big road dog at minny and pitt to win again at chi as a small dog. Maybe cle gets off the schnide as well

[ThaWoj]

I bet cle with the early win. They're up 5-0 in the first. Now its 5-3. Why haven't they paid me and why are they offering a cashout of 116. All the other times I was paid asap.

*they just paid me. Why be shady and offer a cashout when the early win was long ago locked up.

[hustledouble]

They aren't always graded immediately. Just set it and forget it until the end of the evening or next morning.

When you look at how some of the young guys and casuals handle their money on these sites I guarantee you its happened more than once that someone has cashed out for less to get more action in

[PharaohUB]

Had this promo finally and put it on the pirates. Up 2-0 and lost but still won. ��

[SBR Andy]

Getting off the Rockies train. Was looking at Yankees, Reds, and Giants today. Decided to go with Reds +140 at Houston.

[Covering the #]

I played Rangers +135. Yes I know we shouldn't play home teams in this promo but I will from time to time

[Keith Richard]

Another winner with Cincinnati today for 50. Yesterday Washington for 50.Loving these I been lucky so far. 4-0

[Covering the #]

Ok I lost with Rangers but am 5-4 in this promo so still up a bit which isn't saying much but I still love this action. I was gonna hit Reds like a few others but once I saw De La Cruz out of lineup I bailed. Let's get a few winners tomorrow fellas!

[hustledouble]

Personal update: Went 4-1 on these and didn't get an offer for one today. Woulda went 2-3 on straight ML

With the scoring up in MLB this year 2 runs is a pretty easy hurdle. Maybe they'll go from 2 runs to 3 at some point like they did 7 to 10 with NFL.

I've just been picking underdogs with decent contact rates (vs. SP) against favored pitchers in games with high totals. Figure even if they lose outright decent chance both teams will jump out in front.

Will update if I get promo back in next day or two

[Keith Richard]

Personal update: Went 4-1 on these and didn't get an offer for one today. Woulda went 2-3 on straight ML

With the scoring up in MLB this year 2 runs is a pretty easy hurdle. Maybe they'll go from 2 runs to 3 at some point like they did 7 to 10 with NFL.

I've just been picking underdogs with decent contact rates (vs. SP) against favored pitchers in games with high totals. Figure even if they lose outright decent chance both teams will jump out in front.

Will update if I get promo back in next day or two

Nothing offered here today either.

[ThaWoj]

Getting off the Rockies train. Was looking at Yankees, Reds, and Giants today. Decided to go with Reds +140 at Houston.

Nice job. I had giants yesterday almost a bad beat in the 8th inning up 1 and bases loaded ball 4 was called a strike then the dodgers had several chances to win but the giants went up by 2 in the 11th. I was kicking myself for not taking detroit. The odds were beautiful but i was scared of minnys pitcher.

Promo is gone for me too. Just a 50% profit boost and some other bs.

[ThaWoj]

My results so far, all for the max $100:

$$$ 6/6 STL +120 early win @ tex
$$$ 6/7 STL +115 won game @ tex
XXX 6/8 LOSS ( MIN -105 @ TB)
$$$ 6/9 Oak +210 early win and won game @ MIL
XXX 6/10 LOSS (wash +160 @ Atl)
$$$ 6/11 MIN +175 early win @ Tor
$$$ 6/12 COL +195 early win @ bos (up 4-2 in 10th)

XXX 6/13 LOSS (cle +130 @ SD)
-------6/14 unofficially had nyy -105 early win @ NYM
$$$ 6/15 cle +105 early win and won game @ SD
$$$ 6/16 SF +105 early win and won game @ LAD

I did pretty good on these. Wish they would keep it going. All for the $100 max.

[SBR Andy]

Looks like DraftKings is bringing back the MLB Early Win promo, have seen this available the past two days. Cash your moneyline bets if your team goes up by 2+ runs at any time.

With the road dogs strategy, there are two big prices on the board: Rockies +200 @ Phillies and Nationals +230 @ Dodgers.

However, one I have my eye on is Cubs +105 @ Diamondbacks due to the 10.5 total - lots of runs expected.

What do you think is the best play on the board for this promo today?

[stevenash]

Twins are a live road dog today.

[SBR Andy]

Twins are a live road dog today.

+136 not a bad price there.

After seeing Kyle Hendricks first 3 starts, I am now looking elsewhere than the Cubs lol

26 hits / 17 earned runs / 5 HR allowed in 12 2/3 innings

[SBR Andy]

Going with Yankees +102 at DraftKings.

Both pitchers have been throwing well to start the season but expect the Yankees to bounce back tonight.

[SBR Andy]

Should have stuck with the Cubs. Despite losing 12-11, they went up 8-5 in the top of the 7th so it would have cashed.

Oh well, on to the next. Early Win promo is back up again at DraftKings so looks like they may have this daily for the rest of April.


Lot of afternoon games on the board, what team jumps out for today? Looking at Cleveland +110 vs Boston. Has a total of 9 and they've scored 8, 6, and 10 the last 3 games.

[stevenash]

Cleveland seems to own Boston.
Going back years, Cleveland usually has their way with the Red Sox.

[SBR Andy]

Nats +190 cashes in the top of the first!

[SBR Andy]

Short card today, going with Angels +120 vs the Rays.

[SBR Andy]

Full slate today with a handful of options that fit the road dog strategy:

Marlins +140
White Sox +150
Angels +114
Rays +145
A's +140
Rangers +164
Tigers +130
Mets +164
Dbacks +105

Marlins and Rangers games have the highest total (9.5) - leaning Rangers at first glance, Braves do crush lefties though (Heaney).

[5mike5]

Maybe it depends on state. Been with DK for 3 years. Have done/won many promotions, etc, including ones over $600. Never once received a 1099.

Be sure to distinguish fantasy vs. sportsbook. They are quite different.

Same for my state.

[SBR Andy]

Will probably regret this but going with Rangers +164 tonight vs the Braves.

Have you guys been playing this? Limits vary but IMO it's the best ongoing sportsbook promo right now.

[stevenash]

I'm looking at KCR and LAA.