FanDuel has officially expanded its prediction markets platform, FanDuel Predicts, to all 50 US states, marking a rapid growth from its initial five-state rollout in late December 2025. The platform, a joint venture between FanDuel owner Flutter and CME Group, provides users with access to markets for sports, finance, economics, and commodities, depending on their jurisdiction.
Nationwide Sports Availability
While the prediction markets platform now spans the country, sports contracts are currently offered in 18 states. These include populous states where sports betting is not yet legal, such as California, Texas, and Georgia, as well as states with limited sports wagering options like Florida, Rhode Island, and Delaware. The sports contracts cover major events including NFL, NBA, NHL, college football, and college basketball.
In states without legal sports betting, such as California and Texas, residents can now participate in NBA or NFL event contracts for the first time under FanDuel Predicts. In other states, where FanDuel Sportsbook already holds a license, the platform focuses on non-sports markets, including economic indicators like Nasdaq-100 futures, federal funds rates, and GDP growth projections.
FanDuel initially launched FanDuel Predicts in Alabama, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and South Carolina on 22 December 2025. Just weeks later, the platform expanded to the remaining 45 states. The company clarified that prediction markets would not be available on tribal lands in states where sports wagering is prohibited.
Expanding Reach And Market Strategy
FanDuel’s rapid rollout allows it to reach markets previously inaccessible for regulated sports betting. The company now offers a de facto equivalent to sports betting in areas where legal options are limited, with only nine U.S. states remaining where FanDuel does not provide any form of trading or sports contracts.
James Cooper, senior vice president of flywheel and new ventures at FanDuel, said, “We're giving our customers a new platform to engage with the world around them – whether that's the next Fed rate decision or a sports event. This (early) launch in five states will provide valuable insights into customer engagement with this new platform, enabling us to refine our approach as we expand to additional states in 2026."
The expansion reflects a broader trend among U.S. sportsbooks to extend their target addressable market. DraftKings, for example, offers prediction markets in 38 states with sports event contracts in 17. Other operators, including Fanatics Markets, Underdog, and PrizePicks, have similarly extended sports and event trading offerings, often in collaboration with platforms like Kalshi or Crypto.com.
Regulation And Industry Context
FanDuel Predicts and competing platforms are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, offering legally compliant opportunities for participants. Although prediction markets have drawn some criticism and calls for increased federal oversight, the expansion demonstrates a growing appetite among players for both sports and financial event trading. By leveraging CME Group’s federally regulated markets, FanDuel ensures compliance while offering a nationwide service.
The rollout positions FanDuel as the first state-regulated operator to offer prediction markets in all 50 states, giving users broad access to both sports and non-sports trading options and extending the company’s footprint in the U.S. gaming market.
Source:
“FanDuel Predicts live in all 50 states, adds sports in California and Texas”, sbcamericas.com. January 15, 2026
