What Does "Cash Out Suspended" Mean on DraftKings?

When betting on DraftKings Sportsbook you may have encountered the 'Cash Out' Feature on your betslip. Allowing you to end a bet early before the outcome of the event is decided, Cash Outs offer you the chance to lock in profits or mitigate your losses on an ongoing match.

However, if you're here, you most likely have encountered a problem when trying to cash out your bet: The usually yellow Cash Out button is greyed out with a 'Cash Out Suspended' message.

But what does this suspension mean for you?

A suspended cash out means that, at the moment, you're unable to end your bet early at the offered amount, as the live market for your bet - or one of your picks in the case of a parlay - is currently on hold by the bookmaker.

Cash outs on DraftKings Sportsbook can be suspended for a variety of reasons, all boiling down to uncertainty or volatility in the game's outcome that affects the bookmaker's ability to set a fair cash-out price. These reasons can include:

No matter the specific reason, it is important to understand that the early cash out option offered by DraftKings Sportsbook will not be available to customers 100% of the time, as bookmakers reserve the right to withdraw the cash-out option at any time.

Is DraftKings rigging my bet by not letting me cash out?

While it might feel to some players that cash-outs being suspended are a way for the platform to undercut your winnings, the truth is much less nefarious than that.

Most of the times cash outs are suspended only momentarily, while the oddsmakers are able to recalculate odds to adjust to major events in the game, or while they wait for a key moment to play out before re-opening the live markets. DraftKings is not the only sportsbook to suspend cash outs, as bet365 and FanDuel cash outs are also unavailable during these circumstances.

Cash outs on DraftKings are a flexible feature designed to give bettors more control over their wagers, but they're not available for every bet or at all times. For those wondering when they can take advantage of this feature, it's primarily available for selected betting markets, including pre-game, live, futures, and parlay bets.

However, the availability of the cash out option can vary greatly depending on the specific event you've wagered on and even your geographical location.

It's worth noting, though, that not all bet types offer this exit strategy. Specifically, player props are generally excluded from direct cash outs unless they are part of a parlay—and even then, cash outs on the parlay are only available if the player prop games have already been completed.

DraftKings Cash outs are most likely to be available in the following conditions:

• The Event Is Not Too Close to Conclusion: If the game is in its final moments, the likelihood of the cash out option being available decreases significantly.
• The Market Is Still Open: For most bets, if the market you've bet on is still open and not suspended for any of the reasons mentioned above, you should be able to cash out.
• You're In a Winning Position: This isn't a hard and fast rule, but often, if your bet is looking like it'll pay off, the cash out option is more likely to be available—provided none of the suspending factors are in play.

The best way to determine if your bet is eligible for a cash out is to look at your bet slip or visit the 'My Bets' section on DraftKings. If your bet qualifies, you'll see a yellow Cash Out button, signaling that you can opt to settle your bet before the conclusion of the event.

It's important to keep in mind that cashing out is essentially a bet in itself—it's a decision you make based on your prediction of how the rest of the game will unfold. Sometimes, holding on a little longer could mean a bigger payout, but it also comes with the risk of losing it all.