Is DraftKings Predictions Available in Virginia? (2026)
Quick Answer
Yes — DraftKings Predict is available in Virginia as of August 2026. DraftKings offers sports event contracts in Virginia through its CFTC-regulated exchange, DKeX. Kalshi is also available under separate federal CFTC regulation, giving Virginia traders two distinct routes into the market.
Last reviewed: August 4, 2026
Prediction Market Availability in Virginia
| Platform | Available | Markets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings Predict | Yes | Sports and non-sports event contracts | Offered in Virginia, sports contracts included. |
| Kalshi | Yes | Politics, economics, sports, weather, culture | CFTC-regulated exchange — federal oversight, available statewide. |
| FanDuel Predicts | Yes | Sports + financial contracts | Sports contracts live in Virginia; financial contracts available nationwide. |
| 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 Virginia Traders
DraftKings Predict is DraftKings' event-contracts product, listed on its own CFTC-regulated exchange, DKeX. Its sports event contracts are live in Virginia 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 Virginia residents.
Polymarket's international book is closed to US persons (Polymarket US is a separate, narrower venue), so for Virginia traders the main choice is between DraftKings Predict for sports and Kalshi for the broadest regulated market set.
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DraftKings Predict in Virginia — FAQ
Is DraftKings Predictions available in Virginia?
Yes. DraftKings Predictions is offered in Virginia, sports contracts included. You must be of legal age and physically located in Virginia, verified by geolocation, to access it.
Why is DraftKings Predict available in Virginia?
DraftKings Predict is a CFTC-regulated prediction market — its contracts list on DKeX, DraftKings' own federally registered exchange — 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 Virginia instead?
Kalshi remains available to Virginia traders as a CFTC-regulated exchange covering sports and many other markets. FanDuel Predicts also offers sports contracts 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 Virginia residents pay taxes on prediction market profits?
Yes. Net trading profits are taxable income at the federal level, and Virginia 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.