Question 1

What Is Flash Draft?

Accepted Answer

Flash Draft is a game in which players draft during a live sports event.
In Flash Draft contests, players will create a lineup by making one selection at a time as they are presented on the screen. Players will have a set amount of time to make their selection from a list of options. After each selection, players will see the ownership percentage of each option from that round for 3 seconds. All players draft at the same time.
Each of the five rounds consists of three options which may be individual players, a combination of two players (the total fantasy points for that option is the sum of the two individual players), or a single player with an added multiplier. The possible multipliers at launch are: 1.5x Total Fantasy Points
2x Total Fantasy Points
3x Total Fantasy Points
Additional/higher multipliers may be added

Question 2

When Does The Draft Start?

Accepted Answer

New Flash Draft contests start regularly before and during the game. Check the Flash Draft lobby to see exact start times. In Featured Flash Drafts, players have a longer period of time to reserve a seat for higher prize pools.

Question 3

Why Are There Multipliers Or Combinations Of Players

Accepted Answer

Flash Draft has these scoring variants to increase the size of the player pool. This ensures that each Flash Draft is slightly different and that each choice you make is important. A single athlete will never show up as a solo pick more than once. A single athlete may make an appearance in two different picks, but one of those will always be as a combination of athletes or with a multiplier.

Question 4

How Are The Combinations Of Options Chosen For Each Flash Draft?

Accepted Answer

Before each Flash Draft, an algorithm projects how many points each of the possible options will score in the next quarter or half, then groups them into five sets of three based on those projections. A random component is added to ensure that each game feels slightly different.

Question 5

Can I Play Multiple Flash Drafts?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can enter as many price points as you want for a single draft. Each price point is an individual contest, and the one lineup you make will be entered into each one. If you reserve a seat in multiple flash drafts, make sure you have time to come back and enter each one.

Question 6

What If I Miss A Pick Or Lose Internet Access While I Am Playing?

Accepted Answer

Before you enter a contest, make sure you have a strong and stable internet connection. If you miss the draft, your entry fee will be refunded automatically. Contact support@draftkings.com if you continue to run into issues.

Question 7

Is Flash Draft Only For NFL?

Accepted Answer

Flash Draft is available for both NFL and NBA

Question 8

Can I Play Flash Draft on My Computer?

Accepted Answer

No, Flash Draft is only available on the DraftKings app on iOS and Android. You can download the app here: draftkings.com/mobileapps.

Question 9

Do Flash Draft Contests Count Towards My Achievements progress?

Accepted Answer

No, Flash Draft contests played and statistics accrued in those contests will not count towards your Achievements progress.

Question 10

How Does Payout Work/?

Accepted Answer

The payout for Flash Draft consists of two components. There is a guaranteed amount that functions like all other DraftKings contests. The guaranteed amount is paid out via a fixed payout curve, which you can take a closer look at in the contest details. Additionally, each contest may have a bonus prize pool that increases as more players enter. This prize amount is distributed among approximately the top 25% of players via another payout curve. This percentage is subject to change.

Question 11

Does Overtime Count For Flash Draft?

Accepted Answer

For all 4Q and 2H drafts, FPTS accumulated in OT will count.

Question 12

What Are The Exact Scoring Rules For Flash Draft?

Accepted Answer

The scoring rules for Flash Draft are the same as the rules for normal DraftKings contests for that scoring interval. For example, a 4Q NFL Flash Draft has the same scoring rules as a 4Q NFL In Game Showdown. All of those rules can be found on the rules pages.

Question 13

When Do Payouts Happen?

Accepted Answer

Payouts are distributed after a Flash Draft contest is over and the DraftKings team has QA’d the statistics. Just like all other DraftKings contests, payouts will be distributed as soon as possible.

Question 14

Where Can I Play Flash Draft?

Accepted Answer

Flash Draft is available in all states, except Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Maine, Kansas, Indiana, New Jersey, Nebraska, and South Carolina.

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