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Introduction & Peer-Feedback Highlights

I want to thank Kenneth Barr and Sadarius Adams for their insights:

  • Kenneth Barr enjoyed the analysis but noted he “did not have much success” winning, which underscores the need for clearer odds and win-rate transparency.

  • Sadarius Adams agreed on the clean design and dark theme, suggested a Favorites feature for tracking key players, and reported that live in-game picks sometimes lag, calling for improved refresh reliability.

1. Usability

  • Strengths

    • Clear navigation: Top bar to switch sports; bottom tabs for Picks, Entries, Promos, Support.

    • Quick actions: Tap a stat to add to your slip, double-tap to remove.

  • Pain points

    • Filtering overload: Hard to narrow props by sport/position when dozens appear.

    • Onboarding clarity: “How to Play” tutorial is buried in Settings.

Real-world scenario: While watching an NFL game, I needed to filter to only QB passing props—an extra 5 taps to scroll through everything.

2. Visual Design

  • Strengths

    • Dark theme: Gentle on the eyes during late-night sessions.

    • Consistent iconography: Betting slip, promo flag, support headset are instantly recognizable.

  • Challenges

    • Information density: Player cards pack in stats, mini-charts, and odds, making screens feel cramped.

    • Font size: On smaller phones, numbers sometimes truncate.

3. Functionality & Performance

  • Strengths

    • Live in-game picks: Add or adjust props on the fly.

    • Multiple payment options: PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, credit cards all supported.

  • Performance notes

    • Load times: Switching sports takes 2–3 seconds—functional but noticeable.

    • Live pick reliability: As Sadarius noted, in-game props can lag or fail to refresh; a priority fix.

4. Security & Compliance

  • Current state

    • Industry-standard HTTPS/TLS encryption.

    • Biometric login (Face ID/Touch ID) on supported devices.

  • Areas to bolster

    • Two-factor authentication: Surface as a front-and-center recommendation.

    • Transaction alerts: Instant SMS/email when deposits or withdrawals post.

Updated Recommendations for Improvement

  1. Advanced Sorting & Filters

    • Multi-field filters (Sport, Position, Team, Odds range) plus a “Recent Picks” quick-access panel.

  2. “Favorites” Player Tracker

    • Let users star their favorite players so they appear at the top of boards and trigger custom alerts.

  3. Richer Player Data

    • Collapsible panels with recent game logs, injury status, and historical head-to-head stats on each card.

  4. Custom Notifications & Responsible-Play Alerts

    • Subscribe to player/team updates (e.g., “Notify me when LeBron hits 20 points”) and timely reminders about session duration or losses.

  5. Improved Live-Pick Refresh

    • Push notifications when data changes and automatic refresh back-end polling to eliminate lag.

  6. Streamlined Onboarding

    • Interactive “How to Play” walkthrough on first launch with tooltips and animated demos.

  7. Elevated Security Prompts

    • Prompt users to enable 2FA during setup and send default transaction confirmations via SMS/email.

Conclusion

PrizePicks excels at making DFS approachable through its clean design and live-betting features. Incorporating clearer win-rate transparency, a Favorites tracker, richer data, stronger refresh mechanisms, and responsible-play notifications will address key peer concerns and elevate the experience for both casual and power users.

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