Is DraftKings Predictions Available in Oregon? (2026)
Quick Answer
Yes β DraftKings Predict is available in Oregon as of October 2026. DraftKings offers sports event contracts in Oregon through its CFTC-regulated exchange, DKeX. Kalshi is also available under separate federal CFTC regulation, giving Oregon traders two distinct routes into the market.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Prediction Market Availability in Oregon
| Platform | Available | Markets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings Predict | Yes | Sports event contracts | Offered in Oregon through DraftKings' event-contracts product. |
| Kalshi | Yes | Politics, economics, sports, weather, culture | CFTC-regulated exchange β federal oversight, available statewide. |
| FanDuel Predicts | No | Sports + financial contracts | Sports contracts not yet in Oregon β financial contracts still accessible. |
| Polymarket | Yes | Politics, crypto, culture | Two venues: Polymarket US (CFTC-designated, USD-settled, live to US traders since Dec 2025, varies by state) and a separate on-chain international book closed to US persons. |
What This Means for Oregon Traders
DraftKings Predict is DraftKings' event-contracts product, listed on its own CFTC-regulated exchange, DKeX. Its sports event contracts are live in Oregon alongside Kalshi. Kalshi is a separate CFTC-regulated exchange with its own state-by-state menu.
The practical distinction is scope, not regulator: both are CFTC-regulated, but DraftKings Predict centers on sports outcomes while Kalshi spans politics, economics, sports, and weather. 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 Oregon residents.
Polymarket's international book is closed to US persons (Polymarket US is a separate, narrower venue), so for Oregon traders the main choice is between DraftKings Predict for sports and Kalshi for the broadest regulated market set.
DraftKings Predict in Oregon β FAQ
Is DraftKings Predictions available in Oregon?
Yes. DraftKings' event-contracts product (DraftKings Predict) is currently offered in Oregon, focused on sports outcomes. You must be of legal age and physically located in Oregon, verified by geolocation, to access it.
Why is DraftKings Predict available in Oregon?
DraftKings Predict is a CFTC-regulated prediction market β its contracts list on DKeX, DraftKings' own federally registered exchange β so it answers to the CFTC, not a state gaming regulator. Which contracts it offers in each state is DraftKings' commercial choice, which is why its map differs from Kalshi's.
What prediction markets work in Oregon instead?
Kalshi remains available to Oregon traders as a CFTC-regulated exchange covering sports and many other markets. FanDuel Predicts sports contracts are also unavailable in the state. Polymarket US is a separate CFTC-designated exchange, open to US traders since December 2025, with a narrower slate that varies by state.
Is DraftKings Predict the same as Kalshi?
No, though both are CFTC-regulated. DraftKings Predict runs on DraftKings' own exchange, DKeX, and centres on sports; Kalshi is a separate exchange spanning politics, economics, sports, and weather. Each company decides its own state-by-state contract menu, so the two maps differ.
Do Oregon residents pay taxes on prediction market profits?
Yes. Net trading profits are taxable income at the federal level, and Oregon 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 β 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.