Betr is a real pick'em fantasy app: Front Office Sports names Jake Paul as co-founder and Joey Levy as CEO, and Betr's help centre publishes its rules, age limits and withdrawal process. The catch is that Betr Picks is a paid-entry game, so you can lose your entry fee. You must be at least 18 (higher in some states), pass an identity check, and live where it's offered.
Betr turns up in my searches for side-income apps because the adverts make picking over or under on a player's stats look easy. It isn't a way to earn a wage, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. What I can do is walk you through what Betr's own help centre says, so you can decide with the facts rather than the promo banners.
Who is behind Betr and what the app is
Front Office Sports reported in 2022 that Jake Paul, described as Betr's president and co-founder, had announced a 50 million US dollar Series A round. The same article says Joey Levy, who co-founded Simplebet, is Betr's CEO. So this is a company with named founders and outside investors behind it, not an anonymous app.
Betr's help centre describes two wallets. The Fantasy Wallet covers Betr Picks and Arcade. The Social Wallet covers the social sportsbook and casino side. This page is mostly about Betr Picks, because that's where most people search for the app, but it helps to know there are separate balances and separate rules.
How a Betr Picks entry works
According to Betr Picks House Rules, you build a lineup of 2 to 10 players from at least two teams. For each player you say whether they'll go more or less than their projection. Hit the required number of picks and you win the posted prize. Miss, and you lose your entry fee, which is taken as soon as you enter.
A few rules are worth knowing before you play. Betr says it may void, change or remove any projection or pick at its discretion. A pick is voided if the player doesn't play, using sport-specific tests such as an NBA player logging no minutes. Winnings are credited 30 minutes after the last included event. None of this is unusual for the category, but it does mean the app holds a lot of control over the product you're entering.
Adding money to Betr and taking it out
Betr's House Rules say you can fund an account by debit card, PayPal or online bank transfer, and that credit cards aren't accepted. When you withdraw, the help centre says the minimum is 10 US dollars. Requests are reviewed in the order received, with approval taking up to 72 hours.
One rule catches people out. Betr says you can only withdraw to a method you've already deposited or purchased with. If you funded your account through more than one method, you may need to send money back to each one first. The help centre calls this a required distribution and says it's a routing rule rather than a debt. Prepaid cards are never eligible, and bank transfers take 1 to 5 business days after approval.
Which states and ages Betr allows
Betr's help centre says you must be at least 18, with 19 in Alabama and Colorado and 21 in Arizona, Massachusetts and Virginia. You also need to be physically in a place where Betr operates when you play.
Betr's state table lists Betr Picks as available in 34 states plus DC, though some of those states only offer Betr Picks Group Play, the peer-to-peer version. Picks is not available in Connecticut, Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania or Washington, among others. That table changes, so open the live version before you assume your state is covered.
| What I checked | What Betr's own pages say |
|---|---|
| Founders | Jake Paul and Joey Levy, per Front Office Sports |
| Minimum age | At least 18, higher in some states |
| Identity check | Name, address, date of birth, Social Security number |
| Funding | Debit card, PayPal, online bank transfer, no credit cards |
| Minimum withdrawal | 10 US dollars |
| Approval time | Up to 72 hours |
| Where it's offered | 34 states plus DC for Picks |
The Betr identity check before you can play
Betr says it has to verify your identity and age to follow gaming regulations. You give your full name, a physical mailing address, your date of birth and your Social Security number. P.O. boxes and commercial addresses aren't accepted. If the in-app check fails, Betr says it can't verify you manually. That's worth knowing if you don't have a Social Security number, because the app isn't built for you.
What can go wrong with Betr
The honest catch is simple: it's paid-entry fantasy, and you can lose every entry fee you put in. Betr's house rules also let it void picks or correct projections it thinks are wrong, so a result you were counting on can change.
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Bonus offers deserve extra care. Betr's withdrawal article says a deposit match promotion may lock your deposit and bonus credits until the conditions, such as wagering requirements, are met. Once you've started using bonus funds, you can't forfeit or cancel the promotion. Read those conditions before you opt in, not after. If you want the maths on why house edges win over time, my piece on which casino game has the best odds explains the idea in plain English.
I'd also treat it as entertainment spending, not income. If you're weighing it against steadier options, my round-up of legitimate ways to make money online is a better place to start. And if you do win, my guide to side hustle tax is a UK view, so check with a US accountant about your own situation.
Safe play and scam messages that use Betr's name
Betr's house rules explain how to dispute a result: contact Customer Support by email or live chat, and Betr says it responds within 10 calendar days. Use only the app and the help centre it points you to. Nothing in Betr's help articles describes a stranger on social media offering to boost your balance, release a bonus or recover funds for a fee. If someone messages you offering that, it's not Betr.
Set a limit before you deposit, stick to money you can afford to lose, and stop if you find yourself chasing losses. If gambling is causing you problems, contact the national helpline for your state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Betr legit?
It's a real company with named founders, a published help centre and published rules. Betr Picks is paid-entry, so you can lose your entry fee, and you must pass an identity check.
What age do you need to be to use Betr?
Betr says at least 18, with 19 in Alabama and Colorado and 21 in Arizona, Massachusetts and Virginia.
How long does a Betr withdrawal take?
Betr says requests are reviewed in the order received with approval within up to 72 hours, then bank transfers take 1 to 5 business days.
What is the minimum Betr withdrawal?
Betr's help centre gives a minimum of 10 US dollars per withdrawal or redemption.
Is Betr available in every state?
No. Betr's state table lists Betr Picks in 34 states plus DC, and it isn't offered in places such as New York, New Jersey and Michigan.
Can you withdraw to any account on Betr?
Not at first. Betr says you can only withdraw to a method you've already deposited or purchased with, and prepaid cards are never eligible.
