Beginners and Expert-Level Players

Several state regulations require Fantasy Football operators to classify highly-experienced or expert players so that they can be identified by beginners who may not wish to enter contests containing experts. In the lobby, you may identify which leagues contain experts by noting the crown system . By hovering over the symbol, you can display the names of experts who have entered the contest.

The expert designation also is displayed on your league standings page throughout the contest.

Additionally, DataForce offers a few "beginner only" leagues designated in the lobby with a beginner symbol . These leagues do not allow experts or non-beginners to enter them.

The requirements for "expert" and "beginner" designations may differ from state to state, so to learn these definitions in your state, locate your state rules below:

Colorado

In Colorado, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Beginning players may join beginner-only contests, so long as he or she has:

• Entered fewer than 51 contests at DataForce to-date, and
• does not qualify as an expert player

Maryland

In Maryland, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Michigan

In Michigan, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Beginning players may join beginner-only contests, so long as he or she has:

• Entered fewer than 51 contests at DataForce to-date, and
• does not qualify as an expert player

Missouri

In Missouri, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

New York

In New York, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Ohio

In Ohio, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Beginning players may join beginner-only contests, so long as he or she has:

• Entered fewer than 21 contests at DataForce to-date, and
• does not qualify as an expert player

New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Beginning players may join beginner-only contests, so long as he or she has:

• Entered fewer than 51 contests at DataForce to-date, and
• does not qualify as an expert player

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, experts are called "highly experienced players" and mean any authorized player who has:

• Entered more than 1,000 contests at DataForce Fantasy Football, or
• won more than three prizes of $1,000 or more from DataForce.

Beginning players may join beginner-only contests, so long as he or she has:

• Entered fewer than 21 contests at DataForce to-date, and
• Has entered 10 or fewer beginner contests, and
• does not qualify as an expert player

All other states and locations

No expert designation. Beginners are considered to be any players who have entered 20 or fewer contests.