Vivid Picks App and Product Review

One of the newest and freshest DFS platforms to enter the market, Vivid Picks offers head-to-head and pick’em-style contests like PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy. One of the biggest players in the sports event ticketing business (Vivid Seats), Vivid Picks has rebranded its DFS product while also integrating its ticket marketplace roots into the mobile app. Combining DFS contests with live-event ticketing offers s a unique way to get action on their favorite sports and then root home their picks live and in person with tickets to the event. Below we’ll go through what makes Vivid Picks a unique option in the DFS marketplace.

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Vivid Picks Pros & Cons

✅ PROS

Social aspect allows for chatting and seeing/using other people’s picks
A lot more sports options than many newer DFS apps
Simple, intuitive mobile app
Features head-to-head picks as well as traditional pick’em

❌ CONS

Withdrawal options are limited
Unimpressive customer service
No desktop platform

Quick Facts About Vivid Picks

Vivid Picks introduces a social element to pick’em daily fantasy, allowing you to see other s’ plays.
Vivid Picks is a sister service to ticket exchanger Vivid Seats.
Vivid Picks is offering a first deposit match of up to $300 for new s.
Vivid Picks includes head-to-head contests as well as traditional pick’em, allowing you to choose which of two players will perform better on a given slate.

What Is Vivid Picks?

Vivid Picks is a Daily Fantasy Sports app that, in some ways, is very similar to other pick’em-style daily fantasy apps like Underdog Fantasy. Their pick’em contests (called “Over/Under”) have the standard format of choosing whether an athlete will go over or under a statistical target set by Vivid. Simply put, the more picks you add, the higher your payout multiplier.

However, Vivid Picks sets themselves apart by adding a head-to-head contest as well, called “Versus.” We will break that down in detail below.

The other thing that makes Vivid Picks stand out is the social aspect. The app has a feed with picks other s made, and you can filter the feed by just the other people you follow or by everyone on the app. If you like someone’s picks, you have the option to play their entry and adjust as you see fit.

Vivid Picks also has a reward system called Vivid Bucks, which can be received via promos, winning competitions or paybacks for partially correct entries. They do not have any monetary value but can earn you cash winnings.

What is Versus?

Vivid Picks versus is a head-to-head contest where s are given two players and a statistic, and they have to determine which player will end up with more of that statistic. To make it even more interesting, many head-to-heads are presented like betting spreads where one player has to “cover” a certain number. For example, the Versus could be Evan Mobley vs. Joel Embiid points, with Mobley listed as +13.5. That means if his point total is within 13 of Embiid’s, he wins the Versus. Conversely, if Embiid is 14 points or more ahead of Mobley, he takes it.

Where Is Vivid Picks Available?

Vivid Picks is live in the following states:

Alaska
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Wisconsin

Vivid Picks App Experience

The Vivid Picks app is an innovative way to play daily fantasy sports, incorporating a couple of different contests and a social experience to enhance the excitement. Here we will review the Vivid Picks app and break down its features and functionality as a DFS operator.

Design and Layout

The Vivid Picks app has a sleek design similar to Sleeper Fantasy’s app, but the layout is quite different. Vivid’s home page has a scrolling bar at the top with all of the sports it offers, and just above that is the search bar for browsing players and teams. The rest of the home screen is taken up by featured games sorted by start time, which you can click to access player picks.

On the picks screen, you first have the option to choose whether you are playing Over/Under or Versus, and then you are presented the picks options. Select at least two player stats (must be from different teams) to bring up the Over/Under or Versus screen. Once you make your picks, you can choose the dollar amount you wish to play and then submit.

There are five tabs in total on the main page: Social, The Arena, Picks (home screen), Tickets (Vivid Seats) and . The Social page allows you to see other players’ picks — everyone or simply those you follow. The Arena features the more specialized contests where you can compete for weekly Vivid Bucks prizes. The Tickets tab brings you to Vivid Seats, essentially, and you can purchase tickets to sporting events here. The page has settings and customer service options as well as your rewards and tickets purchased.

Overall, this app is a solid, straightforward offering with a handful of contest options, and the linking of the app to its sister company Vivid Seats is an interesting wrinkle if you want to watch your picks play out live and in person.

Navigation

One thing that Vivid Picks does with their app home page that seems rare in the pick’em space is putting their search bar at the very top of the screen. Many apps have the search bar either hidden behind a couple of clicks or in its own tab, but Vivid makes it easy to navigate by presenting it front and center. This is a small move, but an important one.

Aside from the search bar, you can enter the picks easily by choosing one of the featured games on the home page or by sorting via sport. From there, simply choose the game from which you want to make picks, select the players and stats you want to play, and the rest of the picks process plays out as dictated above.

Moving from the home page to the other pages is as simple as navigating the tabs at the bottom of the screen. The number of contests and features of this app is relatively small right now, so overall navigability is as straightforward as can be.

Vivid Picks Options

Vivid Picks offers a number of sports — far more than most newer pick’em-style DFS apps. Here is a list of all of Vivid Picks’ sports offerings:

Sports and Leagues

College Basketball
College Football
Counter-Strike 2
Golf
League of Legends
MLB
NASCAR
NBA
NFL
NHL
Soccer
UFC

Vivid Picks Power Ups & NFL Picks for 2024

Vivid Picks now offers the potential to win up to 1,000 times your wager, a huge increase from last season’s 100x. This boost comes from the introduction of Power Ups, which are alternative picks that can multiply your payout by as much as 3x. While they’re more challenging to hit compared to standard Over/Under picks, the rewards are significantly higher when you do. Plus, the inclusion of Power Ups means we’ll be adding many more NFL player stats to choose from this season, including touchdowns, sacks, interceptions and more.

Vivid Picks Progressive Payouts

Progressive Payouts cater to those who prefer not to risk everything on a single play. Unlike the all-or-nothing approach, Progressive entries offer a lower maximum payout but provide a cushion for mistakes. With a Progressive entry, you can miss up to two picks and still come out ahead, depending on the size of your entry. When placing an entry with three or more picks, s can choose between two payout options: Max Multiple and Progressive.

To illustrate, here’s how a hypothetical four-pick entry would look under each payout style. In the Progressive payout scenario, you can still earn a profit even if one pick is incorrect, though the reward for getting all four picks right is smaller compared to the Max Multiple option.

Max Multiple Payout

4/4 picks correct: 10x payout
3/4 picks correct: Loss (no payout)
2/4 picks correct: Loss (no payout)
1/4 picks correct: Loss (no payout)

Progressive Payout

4/4 picks correct: 5.5x payout
3/4 picks correct: 1.5x payout
2/4 picks correct: Loss (no payout)
1/4 picks correct: Loss (no payout)

Vivid Picks Customer Service

Vivid Picks customer is without a doubt their weakest feature at this time. You can scour sources like the iOS and Android app stores and find plenty of positive reviews regarding the product itself:

“The UI is simple but elegant at the same time, all the while giving you a very fun experience. I was able to turn a $5 deposit into $100 in less than a week. When I cashed out, I did receive my check in less than 5 business days.”

“Had a great first day experience doing player props on basketball and baseball. I’m up about 50% in cash in a day.”

“Should be cheaper for referrals like no deposit referral reward … But easy for me to understand, use, and win. Cashing out a lil too much as well but overall good betting app.”
Player from iOS Store and Google Play

Vivid’s lone customer service option for awhile was email, which led to limitations with and thus a lot of negative reviews. A chat feature has since been added and substantially increased response time and better customer service. Vivid also has a reasonably extensive FAQ section, so some questions can be answered there without the use of customer service.

That said, a few of the problems s had with the app included:

Loading, freezing and crashing issues with the app
Occasional bugginess/lag
Difficulties with depositing and withdrawing

In 2024, however, Vivid improved the clunky deposit and withdrawal process by adding Trustly Integration. The jury is still out, but that could help alleviate some of the concerns with Vivid’s customer service.

Options

Email: Vivid Picks email is available 24/7 at @vividpicks.com, though reviews have not been particularly positive with regard to Vivid’s response times.
Live chat: You can live chat with an agent through the Vivid Picks app by going through settings and clicking .

Conclusion

As an overall product, Vivid Picks is a fun, innovative entry into the DFS space, and their limitations with customer service and withdrawal options are only minor dings against them. The app is easy to use and immersive, the easy access to ticket buying for events is a cool addition, and the options for picks are far more expansive than most new pick’em-style apps. Plus, the generous bonus for new customers provides a quick, worry-free start to Vivid Picks.

Author

Brett Ford

A freelance writer with Stokastic and OddsShopper, Brett Ford brings a decade of experience working in college and professional sports to the team.