DraftKings Early Exit is a protective program that issues cash credits to bettors when a key player's early injury significantly impacts eligible wagers, launched in August 2025 to standardize refunds previously handled inconsistently. It applies only to pre-game player prop bets placed via the DraftKings app or website, covering sports like NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, and select soccer events. Credits are automatically evaluated based on strict criteria, reducing disputes and customer service overload, as noted in early user feedback.

Eligibility Rules

Bets qualify if the player exits within defined early-game windows (e.g., first half for NFL/NBA) due to injury and doesn't return, materially affecting the outcome.

  • Covered bet types : Full-game player props (overs/unders on stats like points, hits, RBIs) in singles, parlays, or same-game parlays (SGP/SGPx).
  • Sport-specific thresholds : For MLB/NHL/WNBA/soccer, often first few innings/periods; NFL/NBA first half.
  • Credit amounts : Full stake for singles; proportional adjustments for parlays (e.g., leg removed or stake reduced).

Under bets that "win" due to early exit settle as won without credit, and props already achieved pre-injury (e.g., player hit over target) are excluded.

Non-Qualifying Bets

Certain wagers fall outside the program to prevent abuse:

  • Live/in-play props.
  • Bets unconditionally settled before injury.
  • Injuries outside time windows or non-injury exits (e.g., ejections, weather).
  • Digital-only; no retail or other platforms.

User Reactions

Feedback has been largely positive, with bettors praising the transparency over past ad-hoc refunds, like a unique MLB weather case where DraftKings proactively credited bets. Reddit discussions highlight excitement for NFL season rollout but questions on edge cases, such as "early exit skipping checks." Critics note limitations on unders and settled props, yet see it as a customer-friendly step amid rising injury concerns in 2025 sports.

Recent Updates

As of October 2025, policy tweaks addressed ambiguities, with NFL early exit confirmed for regular/postseason games. No major changes reported by late 2025, but check DraftKings support for state-specific rules.

TL;DR : Early Exit refunds stakes/credits for injury-impacted player props if criteria met—great for overs, limited for unders/live bets.

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