FanDuel Predicts Expands Nationwide Across All 50 States
FanDuel Predicts Expands Nationwide
FanDuel has significantly broadened the reach of its sports prediction markets platform, FanDuel Predicts, now available in every state across the United States. Additionally, 13 more states have gained access to sports contracts, bringing the total number of states offering these contracts to 18.
Features and Offerings of FanDuel Predicts
FanDuel Predicts is an independent application launched in collaboration with CME Group in late December 2025. The platform’s key feature is “event contracts,” which allow users to take yes-or-no positions on a variety of outcomes. These contracts span many categories such as sports events, financial markets, economic data, cryptocurrencies, and more.
The service first became available in five states: Alabama, Alaska, North Dakota, South Carolina, and South Dakota. Its expansion into more densely populated states reflects a tactical approach to enter markets where traditional sports betting options are limited or prohibited.
Among the new territories are major states like California, Florida, and Texas, home to over 90 million people combined, roughly a quarter of the U.S. population. These states have historically had strict regulations limiting online sports betting, positioning FanDuel Predicts as an innovative alternative in the betting landscape.
FanDuel’s Unique Market Approach and Growth Strategy
Differing from typical sports betting, FanDuel Predicts functions as a peer-to-peer marketplace where users can buy and sell shares based on the likelihood of various events occurring. This model is similar to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket but benefits from FanDuel’s strong brand recognition and large customer base.
The company is capitalizing on the legal distinction between event contracts and standard sports wagering to attract users in states with strict betting rules. However, FanDuel has stated it will avoid offering contracts in states where it already runs sports betting operations to comply with regulations.
A major driver of FanDuel’s rapid expansion has been its 2025 partnership with CME Group, granting access to federally regulated prediction markets. This move places FanDuel among several sports betting companies expanding into this emerging sector.
Despite promising growth, FanDuel and similar platforms face challenges, primarily regulatory. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission currently oversees these markets, but there is ongoing criticism and calls for increased federal regulation to better manage this evolving space.
