DraftKings has widened its prediction markets, adding player-focused event contracts through a new partnership with Crypto.com. The move brings player prop-style “yes” or “no” markets to DraftKings Predictions for the first time and signals a bigger push into regulated prediction trading across sports and beyond.
DraftKings adds player-style prediction markets
DraftKings confirmed on Friday, February 6, that it has teamed up with Crypto.com to expand the range of markets available on its standalone DraftKings Predictions platform. The update introduces player-specific event contracts across the NFL and NBA, letting users trade on individual performance outcomes rather than traditional game results.
These contracts mirror familiar player prop bets but operate within a prediction market format, offering simple yes-or-no outcomes on player stats and achievements.
More sports, more markets on DraftKings Predictions
Along with player markets, DraftKings has added a wider set of Crypto.com sports contracts to its platform. These include prediction markets across football (soccer), MMA, golf, boxing, tennis, and the Olympic Games, where state rules allow.
DraftKings Predictions already featured over/unders and point spread-style contracts. The Crypto.com integration significantly deepens the menu, especially for users in states without legal sports betting.
The platform first launched in December and is available in 38 states, including large markets such as California, Texas, and Georgia. Sports contracts are currently live in 17 states, and DraftKings maintains some level of operational presence in nearly every US state.
DraftKings eyes culture, entertainment, and politics
DraftKings says the Crypto.com partnership is about more than just sports. The company plans to use the deal as a base to add new prediction categories in the future, including entertainment, culture, and political events.
According to DraftKings Predictions leadership, the focus is on building a broader, more engaging trading experience by working with multiple CFTC-regulated exchanges.
Railbird integration still pending
DraftKings entered the prediction markets space after acquiring Railbird, a CFTC-approved exchange. The operator is registered as an Introducing Broker, which allows it to offer contracts from approved exchanges.
Despite owning Railbird, DraftKings has not yet integrated it into DraftKings Predictions. For now, the platform relies on partners such as CME Group and Crypto.com. DraftKings has said Railbird will be added in the coming months, which could further expand market depth and liquidity.
Crypto.com grows partnerships but faces state limits
The DraftKings deal adds to Crypto.com’s growing list of prediction market partners. The company already supplies sports event contracts to Underdog and Fanatics Markets and works with non-gaming platforms such as Hollywood.com and Truth Social.
Crypto.com recently launched its own sports-focused social prediction platform, offering parlay-style contracts, peer-to-peer interaction, and VIP-style rewards tied to major sports properties.
However, Crypto.com’s sports prediction markets are not live in every state. Availability still depends on local regulations, which continues to shape how fast these products can scale nationwide.
What this means for betting-focused users
For bettors in restricted states, DraftKings Predictions is becoming a serious alternative to traditional sportsbooks. The addition of player-based contracts ahead of Super Bowl LX makes the platform more familiar to sports betting audiences, while staying within federal prediction market rules.
As DraftKings continues to add partners and new categories, prediction markets are quickly moving from a niche product to a mainstream option for sports-focused traders.
