NY-approved Pick'em-style daily fantasy sports platform (Boom Shakalaka Inc., est. 2015) with strong app store ratings
Visit Boom Sports →Pros
- Genuinely approved by the New York State Gaming Commission, legal in roughly 25 US states/territories
- Real operating history since 2015 under Boom Shakalaka Inc.
- Strong app store ratings (4.3/5 Android, 4.6/5 iOS) and praised customer support
Cons
- No verifiable welcome bonus - not applicable given the DFS platform structure
- Occasional app slowness/performance issues reported
- Some users report limited action across certain categories
Our verdict
Boom Sports (Boom Fantasy) is a genuinely well-regarded Pick'em-style daily fantasy sports platform with a real, long operating history since 2015 and solid regulatory standing, including New York State Gaming Commission approval and legal availability across roughly 25 US states. Strong app store ratings and praised customer support reinforce a generally positive user experience, with only minor documented complaints about occasional app slowness and limited action in some categories. As a DFS platform rather than a traditional sportsbook, no welcome bonus structure applies. Given the strong regulatory standing and consistently positive app ratings, we'd recommend Boom Sports with good confidence for players interested in Pick'em-style fantasy sports.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)8
Genuinely approved by the New York State Gaming Commission and legally available across roughly 25 US states, with a real operating history since 2015 under Boom Shakalaka Inc.
Sportsbook & casino (36%)7.5
A Pick'em-style DFS platform (not a traditional sportsbook) with strong app store ratings, though some users report occasional app performance issues.
Support & reliability (18%)7.5
Strong app store ratings (4.3/5 Android, 4.6/5 iOS) and praised customer support with live chat/email hours 9am-12am ET, though some users report app slowness and limited action in certain categories.
Bonuses & value (18%)5
No verifiable welcome bonus - Boom Sports is a fantasy-sports (DFS) platform rather than a traditional sportsbook, so the typical welcome-bonus structure does not apply.
Welcome bonus
Quick facts
| Owner | Boom Shakalaka Inc., founded 2015 by Stanford-affiliated tech/sports enthusiasts, CEO Stephen Murphy |
| Regulatory approval | Approved by the New York State Gaming Commission; legally available in roughly 25 US states/territories |
| Platform type | Pick'em-style DFS - over/under predictions on player performance stats, not a traditional sportsbook |
| App ratings | 4.3/5 Android (1,700+ reviews); 4.6/5 iOS (12,000+ reviews) |
| Documented complaints | Occasional app slowness/performance issues; some users note limited action across certain categories |
| USA | No verifiable welcome bonus - a fantasy-sports platform rather than a traditional sportsbook |
Where Boom Sports is licensed
Boom Sports appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 0 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
North America (1)
About Boom Sports
Boom Sports, branded Boom Fantasy, is a simplified Pick'em-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform rather than a traditional sportsbook - users make over/under predictions on player performance stats instead of building full fantasy rosters or placing conventional sports wagers. It was launched in 2015 by Boom Shakalaka Inc., founded by Stanford-affiliated tech and sports enthusiasts, with Stephen Murphy serving as CEO. Boom is genuinely approved by the New York State Gaming Commission and legally available across roughly 25 US states and territories - a solid, real regulatory foundation for a DFS operator. App store ratings are strong, with 4.3 out of 5 on Android from over 1,700 reviews and 4.6 out of 5 on iOS from over 12,000 reviews, and customer support is praised for responsiveness with live chat and email available from 9am to 12am ET. Documented complaints include occasional app performance/slowness issues and some user concerns about limited betting action across certain categories. As a fantasy-sports platform rather than a traditional sportsbook, the typical welcome-bonus structure does not apply, and no verifiable welcome bonus exists.
