Play+ Prepaid Card
An operator-branded Discover-network prepaid card you load from a bank account and use for both deposits and withdrawals. Useful for bettors who want to keep gambling funds separate from primary banking.
Play+ at VT Sportsbooks; Quick Facts
Play+ Snapshot
- Operators supporting Play+: DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics (each runs their own branded version)
- Card network: Discover (works at any Discover-accepting merchant)
- Deposit speed (sportsbook): Instant
- Withdrawal speed (sportsbook to Play+): Instant to 24 hours
- Load speed (bank to Play+): Instant from debit card; 1–3 days from ACH
- Deposit minimum: $5 (DraftKings), $10 (FanDuel, Fanatics)
- Withdrawal minimum: $10
- Fees: Generally none, though ATM withdrawals or unused-balance fees may apply on specific Play+ programs
- Welcome offer eligibility: Yes; Play+ deposits qualify
What Play+ Is
Play+ is a prepaid card program designed specifically for regulated US sports betting and casino operators. Each Vermont operator runs their own branded version; "DraftKings Play+", "FanDuel Prepaid Play+", "Fanatics Play+". The cards run on the Discover network and function like any prepaid debit card: you load funds onto the card, then use the card to deposit into the sportsbook (or spend at any Discover-accepting merchant).
Why Use Play+
- Separation of funds. Your primary bank account never directly interacts with the sportsbook. Funds flow: bank → Play+ → sportsbook → Play+ → bank. The buffer is useful for bettors who want a cleaner accounting separation.
- Fast withdrawals. Sportsbook-to-Play+ withdrawals are among the fastest available, often instant.
- Card spending. Funds on Play+ can be spent at any Discover-accepting merchant (gas stations, grocery stores, etc.); useful if you want to use winnings directly without first transferring to a bank.
- Bank-block workaround. If your bank declines deposits to gambling MCC codes, loading a Play+ from your bank (which Visa/MC see as a regular card load) and then funding the operator from Play+ usually works.
How to Set Up Play+
- In your operator app, navigate to Deposit / Cashier
- Select Play+ as the method
- You'll be guided through opening a Play+ account (basic KYC; name, DOB, address, SSN last 4)
- Once approved, load funds onto Play+ from your bank account (debit card, ACH, or in-person at a partner retailer)
- Once Play+ has a balance, use it to deposit into the sportsbook instantly
Common Issues
- Multiple Play+ accounts: Each operator runs a separate Play+ program. Your DraftKings Play+ balance is NOT accessible to FanDuel or Fanatics. You'll need separate cards per operator.
- Idle balance: Some Play+ programs charge monthly maintenance fees if the card sits inactive for 12+ months
- Card loading limits: Typical limits of $2,500/day and $7,500/month per card
When Play+ Makes Sense
- You want sportsbook funds in a separate, dedicated card
- Your bank blocks direct sportsbook charges
- You want to spend winnings at retail without a bank-transfer round-trip
- You're managing multiple sportsbooks and want a clear per-operator wallet
For most bettors, PayPal is simpler and faster. Play+ shines specifically when you want fund separation or have bank-side gambling-MCC blocks.