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06/27/2026

DraftKings Launches $3.4B Prediction Markets Exchange, Targeting All 50 States

What happened: DraftKings has launched DKeX, its proprietary prediction markets exchange, operating through its CFTC-licensed Railbird Exchange subsidiary.

DraftKings Launches $3.4B Prediction Markets Exchange, Targeting All 50 States

What happened: DraftKings has launched DKeX, its proprietary prediction markets exchange, operating through its CFTC-licensed Railbird Exchange subsidiary. The platform has already generated approximately $3.4 billion in annualized consumer trading volume and $11.3 billion in total trading volume, with the World Cup as a major driver. DKeX is integrated into DraftKings’ “Super App” and aims to reach users in all 50 states via the CFTC framework, sidestepping state-by-state sportsbook licensing. The launch follows DraftKings’ acquisition of Railbird in October 2025 and includes new binary option products filed with the CFTC.

Why it matters: DKeX positions DraftKings as a major player in the rapidly evolving prediction markets space, challenging incumbents like Kalshi and Polymarket. By leveraging a CFTC license, DraftKings can potentially access a broader US market than traditional sportsbooks. However, the regulatory status of sports-event contracts remains contested at the state level, and DraftKings’ claims of higher margins are unverified. The move also signals growing convergence between crypto-native and mainstream financial prediction products.

Source: The Block, BusinessWire