Logically, there’s only one place to start this Sleeper Fantasy review and that’s with the welcome bonus. All fantasy sports sites, online sportsbooks and casinos offer bonuses as a means of incentivizing new customers.

It almost goes without saying that 99.9% of welcome offers look great in the advert, to the point that we can let our guards down and deposit money straight away. However, the true value of a bonus can only be found in the T&Cs – which is why it’s always vital to read the small print.

In the case of the Sleeper Fantasy promo code, I’ve done the hard work for you. Not only have I taken the time to read through the T&Cs, I’ve also put my money where my mouth is and taken the offer out myself.

Overall, I’m happy to report that, with a 1x wagering requirement and a 30-day time limit, the bonus is pretty fair, even bordering on generous. Additionally, the offer works as well in practice as it does in theory, so we’re off to a good start.

How to sign up to Sleeper Fantasy betting – Step-by-step

I found the registration process on this platform to be pretty straightforward, and don’t have anything out of the ordinary to report to you here. To make it even easier for you though, I’ve put together a quick and easy step-by-step guide for you in the following section of my Sleeper Fantasy review:

1. Head to the website or download the app
2. Click on the “Sign Up” button
3. Create a username and password
4. Enter your email address or US phone number
5. Click the button at the bottom of the form to progress
6. Enter the four-digit verification code that you should now have been sent via email or SMS
7. Enter your name, address, SSN and zip code
8. Upload your photo ID
9. Make your first deposit
10. Get your 100% deposit match welcome bonus
11. Pick a fantasy sports contest and make your draft/picks
12. Choose your entry fee and start playing

If you’ve grown a bit tired of the usual FanDuel-esque website design that most fantasy sports platforms go for, you should find Sleeper to be a breath of fresh air. The site has a dark blue background with white, purple and gray fonts that keep everything very subtle.

The layout is quite minimalist, yet incredibly informative at the same time – which I’m aware is something of a juxtaposition. In general, I found the website to be extremely easy to navigate, and I think you will too, regardless of your experience level.

If you’re completely new to fantasy sports leagues and picks, there’s absolutely no need to worry. Every type of contest has a “How to Play” walkthrough guide and highlights the features that make the Sleeper Fantasy version different when compared to other platforms.

For me, one of the best features as a first-time player is the “Mock Draft” option. This gives you the chance to get a proper feel for fantasy sports at Sleeper before you make a real money deposit and start playing properly.

Background – Owned and operated by Blitz Studios

A quick search for the purposes of my Sleeper Fantasy review found that this platform is operated by Blitz Studios. The parent company is owned by Matthew Harris and is operated by a team with a background in video editing.

Besides Sleeper Fantasy, the company’s other products focus on commercial and promotional media with a narrative-driven arc. Blitz Studios is based in Cleveland Ohio and boasts some high-profile clients, including Jaegermeister, CNB Bank and SAFRAN.

Reputation – Highly regarded in the sports media world

On the industry side of things, Sleeper Fantasy appears to be the lauded favorite in sports media circles. To me, this makes a lot of sense given the background of the parent company and the owners behind it.

However, I always put a lot more weight on what the players and account holders themselves think. On the whole, Sleeper Fantasy reviews from current players appear to be very positive, both for the app and the website.

The only thing I will say, and we’ll cover it in more detail in the “mobile” section below, is that the mobile service is much more popular with iOS/Apple users than Android. In the App Store, Sleeper Fantasy has a fairly exceptional 4.8 rating, compared with 4.2 on Google Play.

Player experience – Seamless from start to finish

As I said earlier in my Sleeper Fantasy review, this is a very user-friendly platform. For new players, there are plenty of guides to make the experience smooth and easy to get to grips with.

On the other hand, if you’re more experienced, you will enjoy jumping straight in with some of the features that are available on both the app and web platform. I recommend the rookie draft if you are just starting out, but you can also introduce your own fantasy leagues onto the app if you are ready for the challenge.

One thing that really enhanced the overall experience for me is the fact that there are no ads, regardless of what account type you have or how much you have deposited into your account balance.

The app is the main product that you will use to make your UFC DFS picks tonight and like the website, the app has a dark and dynamic interface, but with added features including high-quality graphics and personalized alerts.

What I particularly enjoyed when using the app is the live feed and the two-column display for making your over/under picks. At 179.7 MB, the app is quite heavy, but I can assure you that finding a decent DFS app that doesn’t take up a large chunk of your phone’s memory space is nigh-on impossible.

Make your picks with Sleeper Fantasy

Sleeper Fantasy: draft your team

I found the deposit and withdrawal process to be a lot more stringent than at most other fantasy sports sites. However, on the flipside of this it is definitely more secure. Still, there are a few things that I feel you need to be aware of, which I’ve highlighted for you in the following section of my Sleeper Fantasy review.

Deposits

Most of the best fantasy football sites for money have a large selection of deposit payment options available. However, on this platform, you can only use a bank account or a Visa/Discover card that is registered in a US state and in your name.

Rather than just at the first time of asking, you will have to complete a verification check before each deposit. As a result, the whole process can take between one and three business days, but was usually quicker in my experience.

The maximum deposit limit is $1,000 in every 24 hours or $1,000 every calendar month for players in Massachusetts.

Withdrawals

You can withdraw your funds to any of the bank cards/accounts that you have saved to your Fantasy Sleeper account. They must be in your name and you’ll need to have made a previous deposit of at least $1.00 using your nominated card/account before you can receive your withdrawal.

Again, this is a minor inconvenience that I was happy to go through for the sake of security. The daily maximum withdrawal limit is $1,000, meanwhile, the monthly limit is $5,000.

I’ll start this section of my Sleeper Fantasy review, by discussing the customer service and help center. However, as is the case with all good DFS platforms, I feel that I need to leave some time to speak about social media and community-building platforms.

Support

When you click on the “Support” button on the website or app, you are first taken to the help center. Generally speaking, I find it frustrating when any online platform puts barriers in the way of me actually getting to speak with a human being.

That being said, the help center at Sleeper Fantasy is pretty extensive, with long and detailed articles. Moreover, via the messenger widget, you can message human customer service agents straight away without having to go through a bot first.

The downside is that the live chat responses are slower than those on most of the better-known fantasy sports platforms. However, I will give them some benefit of the doubt here – as a growing company, staffing has to be taken into account.

Community and customer service

Like on all good DFS platforms, you can communicate with your fellow players directly on the app. Additionally, you can also interact with the Sleeper Fantasy team and enter discussions with other players on the following platforms:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter (X)
• Reddit

In this section of my Sleeper Fantasy review, I’m not going to waste your time and bore you with jargon and technical details. The bottom line you need to know is that you can access the platform from 28 US states, which is less than many other fantasy sites.

Certain competitions are only available in certain states as well. In the help center, you can see a map that details what picks and drafts you can enter in certain states. For example, in some states, you can only play free contests and not paid entries.

When it comes to matters of security, your funds and transactions are very well safeguarded, as I explained in the “Payments” section of this Sleeper Fantasy review. Additionally, your data is protected by HTTPS and 16-bit encryption technology.

Prohibited countries – Not available outside of the US

Like most fantasy sports platforms of this type, it is only available in the US and not anywhere else. As I explained directly above, there are also many restricted states within the US, as well as differing age limits and other restrictions.

Unfortunately, I was unable to find a proper VIP or loyalty program that allows you to earn points and rewards. However, there are some other promotions available for all existing players.

One such bonus is the “Give/Get promotion. Effectively, this is like a classic refer-a-friend bonus, whereby you can share promo codes with other people. If they register a Sleeper Fantasy account using your promo code and complete a “Committed Action” you will each get a bonus.