Published on: December 22, 2025, 01:39h.
Updated on: December 22, 2025, 01:39h.
- FanDuel Predicts launches in five states as part of its “phased national rollout.”
- Contracts for sports events will be offered in states that currently do not allow sports betting.
- This prediction market platform is poised to expand to additional states shortly, continuing into 2026.
FanDuel Predicts, the innovative prediction market platform from CME Group and the leading sportsbook, officially launched in five states today.
As part of a “phased national rollout,” FanDuel Predicts is now accessible in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota—states currently without online sports betting options. According to CME Group, the mobile app for event contracts will continue to roll out in various states in the coming weeks and throughout next year.
“Launching in these five states allows us to gather essential data on user interaction with this platform, helping us fine-tune our approach as we look to expand to more states in 2026,” stated FanDuel Vice President James Cooper in the announcement.
In August, FanDuel, a division of Flutter Entertainment, and CME Group announced their collaboration.
FanDuel Predicts: A Focus Beyond Traditional Sports Contracts
As industry experts evaluate the potential for growth in prediction markets beyond controversial sports derivatives, FanDuel Predicts arrives at a timely moment by emphasizing a wider array of event contracts.
By harnessing CME’s proficiency in the field, FanDuel Predicts will offer event contracts on commodities, cryptocurrency values, economic indicators, and stock indexes across all 50 states. Although sports derivatives will be available, they are restricted in states (excluding tribal territories) where such betting isn’t allowed. This indicates that in the future, FanDuel Predicts may feature sports derivatives in states like California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
CME points out that if more states authorize sports wagering, FanDuel Predicts will halt its sports event contracts in those areas—a prudent decision following Arizona’s revocation of Underdog’s fantasy sports license amid their push into prediction markets.
FanDuel: A Leading Contender in Prediction Markets
In the realm of sports betting, FanDuel stands as the leading online operator in the U.S., maintaining a strong position in the 23 states where it provides services with a top-tier market share. The company boasts over 12 million users and is recognized as one of the most valuable brands in the gaming sector—qualities that could signal success in the increasingly competitive landscape of prediction markets.
FanDuel and CME will rely on these resources, as recent developments suggest that there is hardly a day that passes without a fintech or gaming entity entering the event contracts space.
The competition is undeniably on the rise, but some analysts predict that the domestic prediction market industry may evolve into a competitive field featuring just five key players: DraftKings, FanDuel, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood Markets.