Is Runtiva legit?
Yes. Runtiva is a legitimate, US-based real-money fantasy sports platform operated by Runtiva Inc — a company founded in 2023 and based in Austin, Texas. Contests are peer-to-peer and skill-based, your identity and location are verified at signup, and payouts are processed through regulated payment partners. Here's exactly how it works — and how to verify us yourself.
Who is behind Runtiva?
Runtiva is built and operated by Runtiva Inc, a company founded in 2023 and based in Austin, Texas. It's a US real-money daily fantasy sports platform for fantasy cricket and American sports (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and college football and basketball), available on the App Store and Google Play. You can see the team, the company profile, and independent listings in the verify us yourself section below.
Runtiva operates only at runtiva.com and through our official iOS and Android apps, both published under “Runtiva.” If you land on a similar-looking domain, it isn't us — always check the address bar and the app publisher.
Is Runtiva safe to use?
Safety is built into how the platform works, not bolted on:
- Identity & age verification — every account is checked at signup through a third-party identity-verification provider, so real-money play is limited to verified, eligible adults.
- Location checks — your location is confirmed by geolocation so contests follow the rules of the state you're actually in.
- Peer-to-peer & skill-based — you compete against other players for player-funded prize pools, never against the house.
- Secure by default — the app and site run over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) on Google Cloud infrastructure.
Is my money safe? How payouts work
Deposits and withdrawals are handled by regulated, PCI-compliant payment partners, and your card details are never stored on Runtiva's own servers. Contest prize pools are funded by player entry fees and paid out to the winning players. You can withdraw your available balance — with same-day payout options — subject to the standard identity verification that keeps every account secure.
Is Runtiva legal?
Paid daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in most US states because it's treated as a game of skill. A handful of states don't currently allow paid contests, and a few set the minimum age at 19 or 21 instead of 18. Runtiva confirms your eligibility automatically at signup, so you always know what's available where you live. For more on the cricket side, see fantasy cricket in the USA and how to play. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Playing responsibly
Runtiva is 18+ only (19+ or 21+ where state law requires it) and includes tools to keep play in control — deposit and entry limits, cool-down periods, and self-exclusion. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available any time at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Be first when paid contests open.
Free contests are live in the app today. Join the founders' waitlist for first access to paid contests, a permanent Founding Member badge, and free entry into the launch freeroll.
Join the waitlistHow to verify Runtiva yourself
Don't take our word for it. Runtiva is listed and independently verifiable across the web — check any of these:
Questions we didn't answer here? Reach the team through our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Runtiva a scam?
No. Runtiva is operated by Runtiva Inc, a real US company founded in 2023 and based in Austin, Texas. Contests are peer-to-peer and skill-based, your identity and location are verified at signup, and payouts run through regulated payment partners. You can confirm all of this independently — Runtiva is listed on the App Store and Google Play and has public profiles on LinkedIn, Crunchbase, and Wikidata.
Is my money safe on Runtiva?
Deposits and withdrawals are handled by regulated, PCI-compliant payment partners, and your card details are never stored on Runtiva's own servers. Contest prize pools are funded by player entry fees and paid out to winners; you can withdraw your available balance, with same-day payout options, subject to standard identity verification.
Who owns Runtiva?
Runtiva is owned and operated by Runtiva Inc, a company founded in 2023 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It is a US real-money daily fantasy sports platform for cricket and American sports.
Is Runtiva legal where I live?
Paid daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in most US states because it is treated as a game of skill. A few states restrict paid contests or set the minimum age at 19 or 21 instead of 18. Runtiva confirms your eligibility automatically — location and identity are verified at signup — so you always see exactly what is available where you live. This is general information, not legal advice.
How do I know Runtiva will pay out?
Runtiva contests are peer-to-peer: prize pools are funded by players and paid to the winning players, not wagered against the house. Withdrawals are processed through regulated payment partners with same-day payout options, and you can cash out your available balance at any time after standard verification.
How do I know I'm using the official Runtiva?
Runtiva operates only at runtiva.com and through our official apps — “Runtiva” on the App Store and “Runtiva” (com.runtivainc.app) on Google Play, both published by Runtiva Inc. If a site or app looks like Runtiva but uses a different web address or publisher, it isn't us. When in doubt, start from runtiva.com or the store links on this page.
Be first when paid contests open.
Free contests are live in the app today. Join the founders' waitlist for first access to paid contests, a permanent Founding Member badge, and free entry into the launch freeroll.
Join the waitlist