- Taild Sports and Chalkboard's three formats
- Which Chalkboard product you can reach from your state
- Chalkboard age, residency and bank account rules
- Taking money out of Chalkboard
- What can go wrong on Chalkboard
- Chalkboard limits, self-exclusion and helplines
- Tax, side income and a sensible view of Chalkboard
- Look-alike offers using the Chalkboard name
- Frequently asked questions
Chalkboard is a real app: its App Store listing names Taild Sports as the developer, and its help centre publishes the rules for each of its three formats. The catch is that what you get depends on your state. You need a Social Security number and a US bank account, paid-entry contests can lose you money, and promo credit can't be withdrawn.
Chalkboard is a confusing one to research, because the name covers three quite different products. A friend might be talking about head-to-head fantasy contests, a sweepstakes-style picks game or a digital card-pack feature, and the rules for each aren't the same. I've read through the app listing and the help centre so I can tell you which rule belongs to which product.
Taild Sports and Chalkboard's three formats
The App Store listing names the developer as Taild Sports Inc. and rates the app 18+. It describes three formats: Chalkboard Showdowns, which are head-to-head contests, Social Sports Picks, a sweepstakes format that uses Coins and promotional CB Cash, and Chalkboard Pulls, a card-pack style feature.
The help centre mirrors that split with collections for Peer-to-Peer Daily Fantasy, Social Sports Picks, Chalkboard Pulls, Scoring Rules, Responsible Play, Promotion Center and Legal Documents. When something goes wrong, the first job is working out which of those you were using.
Which Chalkboard product you can reach from your state
Chalkboard's Who Can Play article sorts states into groups. Peer-to-peer daily fantasy and Pulls are listed for states including Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Utah. Social Sports Picks only is listed for Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Pulls only is listed for states including Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Washington.
The article has at least one contradictory entry, so I'm not going to quote a state-by-state table from memory. Open the live article and find your state, because the product you can use there decides every other rule on this page.
Chalkboard age, residency and bank account rules
For paid-entry contests, players must be at least 18, except in Nebraska and Canada where the age is 19. Massachusetts is 21 for Social Sports Picks. You need to be a current US resident with a valid Social Security Number and have a US checking or savings account to deposit or withdraw. Accounts are limited to three devices and one phone number.
Players in Arkansas, Indiana, Massachusetts and Vermont can't enter on college sports, according to the Social Sports Picks article. The Showdowns and Social Sports Picks wallets are separate, and funds can't be moved between them. That catches people out when they top up one wallet and expect to use it in the other.
Taking money out of Chalkboard
The withdrawal article says to open the Account tab, tap Withdraw in your Chalkboard Wallet, enter the amount and payment details, then submit. You need a verified Social Security number. You can withdraw up to 5,000 US dollars in any 24-hour period, and the withdrawal has to go to a US bank account in the verified user's name.
Withdrawals are processed at the top of every hour, and approved funds typically arrive within 12 hours, though bank delays can add a few days. Promo credit can't be withdrawn. Deposit and promo funds need a one-time 1x playthrough before winnings count, and the article says withdrawals may be suspended if suspicious activity is detected. PayPal and Venmo aren't offered in Social Sports Picks states.
| What I checked | What Chalkboard's own pages say |
|---|---|
| Developer | Taild Sports Inc., per the App Store listing |
| Formats | Showdowns, Social Sports Picks, Pulls |
| Paid contest age | 18, with 19 in Nebraska and Canada |
| Needed to deposit or withdraw | Social Security Number and a US bank account |
| Withdrawal limit | 5,000 US dollars in any 24-hour period |
| Typical arrival | Within 12 hours after approval |
| Promo credit | Can't be withdrawn |
What can go wrong on Chalkboard
Paid-entry contests can lose. A head-to-head game has a winner and a loser, and the money you stake on the losing side is gone. The sweepstakes-style picks game is described by the listing as having no real-money gaming in that mode and intended only for entertainment, so read its purchase and redemption articles closely before you treat any balance as cash.
Promos are the other trap. A deposit match feels like extra, but the article ties your winnings to a playthrough and says winnings from promo-funded entries wait until the deposit clears. If you want the logic of why the house edge wins over time, my piece on AI and casino games explains it.
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Chalkboard limits, self-exclusion and helplines
Chalkboard's responsible gaming article describes self-exclusion and limits on play. You request both through Customer Support in the app, and both block paid-entry contests for the period you choose, while still letting you withdraw from your Wallet. Some limits may have a blackout period before you can reverse them.
The page also lists a national helpline and state resources. Set a limit before you start, don't chase losses, and use those tools early.
Tax, side income and a sensible view of Chalkboard
Winnings can be taxable, and I'm not a US tax adviser. My guide to whether side hustles get taxed takes a UK angle, so ask a US accountant about your own position. And if you're looking for reliable income rather than entertainment, my article on apps that pay you to watch videos sets out lower-risk options.
Look-alike offers using the Chalkboard name
The help centre describes support through the app. It doesn't describe strangers offering to credit your wallet, sell promo credit or release a withdrawal for a fee. If a message like that arrives, ignore it, and never share your verification details or login.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chalkboard legit?
It's a real app: its App Store listing names Taild Sports Inc. as developer and its help centre publishes the rules. Paid-entry contests can lose you money, and availability depends on your state.
How old do you have to be for Chalkboard?
At least 18 for paid-entry contests, except Nebraska and Canada at 19. Massachusetts is 21 for Social Sports Picks.
What do you need to withdraw from Chalkboard?
A verified Social Security number and a US bank account in your own name. The article says you can withdraw up to 5,000 US dollars in any 24-hour period.
Can you withdraw Chalkboard promo credit?
No. The help centre says promo credit can't be withdrawn, and promo-funded winnings wait until the deposit clears.
What are Chalkboard Pulls?
The App Store listing describes Chalkboard Pulls as a digital card pack feature. The help centre treats it as its own product with its own rules.
Does Chalkboard have limit tools?
Yes. Self-exclusion and limits on play are both requested through Customer Support in the app.
