Is DraftKings Predictions Available in Washington? (2026)
Quick Answer
Not for sports β DraftKings Predict's sports contracts are not offered in Washington as of October 2026. That is DraftKings' own choice, not a state ban: the product is CFTC-regulated, and DraftKings generally withholds sports where it already runs a sportsbook or where prediction-market litigation is active. Kalshi still operates in Washington, but sports event contracts, election and politics markets, and entertainment markets are geofenced out of the state under a court order in force since August 5, 2026 β so it is not a sports alternative here. Other markets are not named in the order.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Prediction Market Availability in Washington
| Platform | Available | Markets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings Predict | No | Sports event contracts | Not yet offered in Washington. |
| Kalshi | Partial | Politics, economics, sports, weather, culture | CFTC-regulated exchange β sports event contracts, election and politics markets, and entertainment markets geofenced out under a court order since August 5, 2026. Other markets are not named in the order. |
| FanDuel Predicts | No | Sports + financial contracts | Sports contracts not yet in Washington 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 Washington Traders
DraftKings Predict is DraftKings' event-contracts product, listed on its own CFTC-regulated exchange, DKeX. DraftKings does not offer its sports contracts in Washington right now β its own choice, typically where it already runs a sportsbook or where litigation is active. 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 Washington residents.
Polymarket's international book is closed to US persons (Polymarket US is a separate, narrower venue), so for Washington traders the main choice is between DraftKings Predict (where it offers sports) for sports and Kalshi for the broadest regulated market set.
DraftKings Predict in Washington β FAQ
Is DraftKings Predictions available in Washington?
Not for sports right now. DraftKings Predict's sports contracts are not currently offered in Washington. That is DraftKings' own choice, not a state ban β it generally withholds sports where it already runs a sportsbook or where prediction-market litigation is active. Kalshi still operates in Washington, but sports event contracts, election and politics markets, and entertainment markets are geofenced out of the state under a court order in force since August 5, 2026 β so it is not a sports alternative here. Other markets are not named in the order.
Why is DraftKings Predict unavailable in Washington?
DraftKings Predict is CFTC-regulated, like Kalshi, so this is not a licensing gap: DraftKings generally withholds sports contracts where it already runs a sportsbook or where prediction-market litigation is active. Kalshi operates under the same federal CFTC rules, but Washington is one of the states where that federal footing is limited by a state order.
What prediction markets work in Washington instead?
Kalshi still operates in Washington, but sports event contracts, election and politics markets, and entertainment markets are geofenced out of the state under a court order in force since August 5, 2026 β so it is not a sports alternative here. Other markets are not named in the order. 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 Washington residents pay taxes on prediction market profits?
Yes. Net trading profits are taxable income at the federal level, and Washington 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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