Fantasy Bet is the latest game to catch our eye in our search for new and different ways of playing weekly and daily Fantasy Football. A key factor in this new offering is its simplicity, which replicates the familiar Fantasy Premier League (FPL) rules and scoring.
Another major plus is the focus on customised leagues, offering the chance to create tailor-made contests based on all the week’s games, single matches whilst only allowing players from certain teams to be picked. Those Manchester United fans dreaming of a Manchester City and Liverpool player-free league should definitely take a look.
We’re partnering with the game over the season and Tom Fenley will be opening his account and waging another £100 of stake money, starting this coming Friday. Tom will also be offering player recommendations in tomorrow’s “Weekly Shop” article.
For now though, here’s the full skinny on Fantasy Bet…
What is it?
Understanding the scoring and gameplay of Fantasy Bet couldn’t be simpler for those familiar with FPL. It recreates the same rules of selecting a 15-man squad, with a starting XI, four substitutes and a captain as well as vice captain.
The scoring is also identical to FPL. The only exception is the slightly different bonus points allocation, although it is also based on a performance-based statistical model as FPL is.
There are slight tweaks, though. While initial player prices mirror FPL, they will remain unchanged until a January transfer window realignment. There’s no need to worry about Riyad Mahrez’ price rise, then.
Another change is that the number of players Fantasy managers can use from one team increases as the pool of teams that can be selected from falls. For a league based on a single match, up to 15 players from one side can be selected if you feel particularly confident they will do the business.
Why Should I Play?
Fantasy Bet’s FPL familiarity makes it an easy game to dive straight into and there is an appealing flexibility around leagues, with free to enter contests as well and entry price leagues.
Although you can only enter one team per league, you can enter as many as you like and also enter the same team in multiple leagues.
In addition, Fantasy Bet has created its own leagues, called “Guaranteed Games”, which offer a cast-iron minimum payout. Once registered and logged in all leagues can be found in the Find Games section.
When playing there are also live points updates during matches, another plus point that always appeals.
How Do I Start?
It is pretty straightforward. Simply register an account for free here. You are then able set up and join leagues.
Leagues can be open to a select group or to all. If you want to only include friends make sure you select the ‘invite only’ option when creating your league.
After joining a league you can then select your team and are taken automatically to the team selection tool and player list.
Fantasy Bet has set up a number of free games, which still offer cash prizes. A good starting point is Fantasy Bet’s Freeroll league.
The deadline to submit a team is also generous, and set 20 minutes before the fixture, so there is plenty of time to take in the teamsheets before your XI take to the turf.
Fantasy Bet, like many weekly Fantasy games, is a form of gambling so you have to be aged over 18 and over to play and, if you do wager some cash, please remember to gamble responsibly.
