Is DraftKings Predictions Available in Maryland? (2026)
Yes — DraftKings Predict is available in Maryland as of June 2026. DraftKings offers sports event contracts in Maryland through its event-contracts product, which follows state-level licensing. Kalshi is also available statewide under separate federal CFTC regulation, giving Maryland traders two distinct routes into the market.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Prediction Market Availability in Maryland
| Platform | Available | Markets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings Predict | Yes | Sports event contracts | Offered in Maryland through DraftKings' event-contracts product. |
| Kalshi | Yes | Politics, economics, sports, weather, culture | CFTC-regulated exchange — federal oversight, available statewide. |
| FanDuel Predicts | Yes | Sports + financial contracts | Sports contracts live in Maryland; financial contracts available nationwide. |
| Polymarket | No | Politics, crypto, culture | Crypto-based; restricted for US residents nationwide. |
What This Means for Maryland Traders
DraftKings Predict is DraftKings' event-contracts product, and it follows state-level licensing. Maryland has authorized it, so its sports event contracts are live in the state alongside Kalshi. Kalshi takes a different path — it is a CFTC-regulated federal exchange, available to Maryland traders regardless of state licensing.
The practical distinction is regulator and scope: DraftKings Predict centers on sports outcomes under state licensing, while Kalshi spans politics, economics, sports, and weather under federal CFTC oversight. On either, you take a position in a contract that settles at $1 or $0 and can exit before the event resolves. Profits are taxable income; platforms issue the relevant tax forms for Maryland residents.
Polymarket stays off-limits for US residents regardless of state, so for Maryland traders the real choice is between DraftKings Predict for sports and Kalshi for the broadest regulated market set.
DraftKings Predict in Maryland — FAQ
Is DraftKings Predictions available in Maryland?
Yes. DraftKings' event-contracts product (DraftKings Predict) is currently offered in Maryland, focused on sports outcomes. You must be of legal age and physically located in Maryland, verified by geolocation, to access it.
Why is DraftKings Predict available in Maryland?
DraftKings Predict is offered in Maryland because the state has authorized the product. Its availability follows state-level licensing — separate from Kalshi's federal CFTC oversight, which is why the two products show different state-by-state maps.
What prediction markets work in Maryland instead?
Kalshi is available to Maryland traders as a CFTC-regulated exchange covering politics, economics, sports, and weather. FanDuel Predicts also offers sports contracts in the state. Polymarket remains restricted for US residents nationwide.
Is DraftKings Predict the same as Kalshi?
No. DraftKings Predict focuses on sports event contracts and follows state-level licensing. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated federal exchange spanning politics, economics, sports, and weather. Different regulators and product scopes mean their state availability and contract menus differ.
Do Maryland residents pay taxes on prediction market profits?
Yes. Net trading profits are taxable income at the federal level, and Maryland applies its own state income tax rules where they exist. Platforms issue the relevant tax forms for reportable activity. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
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Platform availability can change. Always verify directly with each platform before opening an account. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.