Where Is FanDuel Predicts Available?
FanDuel Predict Legal States 2026
FanDuel Predicts is FanDuel’s entry into prediction markets - a different kind of betting product that doesn’t operate under state sportsbook laws.
Instead of wagering against a sportsbook on point spreads or totals, prediction markets lets users trade on real-world outcomes using simple yes/no contracts.
Because of this distinction FanDuel Predicts is able to operate in all 50 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C., even as traditional sports betting remains restricted on a state-by-state basis.
Let’s break down exactly how it all works and what you can trade on in each state.
Where Is FanDuel Predicts Available?
From an access standpoint, FanDuel Predicts is a nationwide product.
Users in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. can create an account, access the platform, and participate in eligible prediction markets. There are no geo-blocks preventing users from using FanDuel Predicts simply based on where they live.
However, the types of markets available to trade on might change depending on your state.
Markets Available Nationwide
In all 50 states FanDuel Predicts offers non-sports prediction markets tied to real-world events. These can include things like:
- Political outcomes
- Economic indicators
- Cultural or entertainment events
- Other event-based markets that fall outside sports
These markets are available nationwide because they’re structured as event contracts, not wagers placed with a sportsbook.
Markets Not Available Everywhere
Sports prediction markets face separate legal scrutiny in the U.S.
Even though FanDuel Predicts operates nationwide, sports-related contracts are limited in certain states due to ongoing regulatory and court challenges over how they should be classified.
In those states, FanDuel already operates a licensed sportsbook and have opted to offer sports speculation exclusively through FanDuel Sportsbook at this time.
Which States Does FanDuel Predicts Offer Sports Contracts In?
As of 2026, FanDuel Predicts offers sports-related prediction markets in 18 states:
Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), California (CA), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Minnesota (MN), Nebraska (NE), New Mexico (NM), North Dakota (ND), Oklahoma (OK), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Texas (TX), Utah (UT).
These states share one important trait:
None of them have a fully competitive legal online sportsbook market.
In most cases, sports betting has not been legalized by the state. In states like Florida and Delaware, sports betting exists, but only through limited, state-controlled or monopoly-style systems that don’t allow open-market sportsbook competition - and where FanDuel Sportsbook does not operate.
| Market Type | States Available |
|---|---|
| Sports Prediction States | AL, AK, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, MN, NE, NM, ND, OK, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT |
| Non-Sports Prediction States | AZ, AR, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC |
Why sports contracts are offered in these states and not others?
FanDuel’s approach is very deliberate here.
In states where traditional sportsbooks are legal and competitive, FanDuel already operates its core sportsbook product. Offering sports prediction markets alongside it would create regulatory overlap and unnecessary friction.
In states without legal sportsbooks, prediction markets provide a legal alternative. FanDuel Predicts fills that gap by offering sports-related contracts under a different regulatory framework - one that doesn’t rely on state sports betting laws.
How Does FanDuel Predicts Work?
FanDuel Predicts lets you trade on real-world outcomes using simple yes-or-no contracts.
Each market asks a clear question, like:
- Will the Fed cut interest rates this month?
- Will a specific candidate win an election?
- Will a certain event happen by a set date?
You choose Yes or No and buy contracts at the current price. Contract prices usually range from $0.01 to $0.99.
- A $0.70 Yes contract means the market thinks there’s about a 70% chance the event happens.
- A $0.30 Yes contract implies a 30% chance.
The price can change as new information comes out, just like odds moving at a sportsbook.
You have two ways to profit:
- Hold to settlement - If you own a contract that settles Yes, it pays out $1 per contract. If it settles No, it pays $0.
- Sell early - You can sell your contracts before the event ends if the price moves in your favor.
Your profit is the difference between what you paid and what you sell for - or the $1 payout if you hold.
While the interface and and mechanics of how you trade are completely different, if you’ve used a sportsbook in the past, this will feel intuitive:
- You’re still backing outcomes you think will happen
- Prices move based on news and market activity
- Higher confidence outcomes cost more, long shots cost less
The main difference is that you’re trading against the market, not the house.
How prediction markets differ from sportsbooks, DFS, and social apps
Rather than just saying what it isn’t, here’s what actually makes prediction markets different:
Prices move based on demand. If more users believe an outcome will happen, the contract price rises. If confidence drops, so does the price.
In sportsbooks, odds are set and adjusted by the operator. In prediction markets, pricing is shaped by users buying and selling contracts.
Once the outcome is known, contracts settle at a fixed value (typically $1 for a correct outcome, $0 for an incorrect one).
Compared to DFS or social/sweepstakes apps, prediction markets also operate with real-money contracts, not virtual currencies or contest-style scoring systems.
Pros & Cons of Using FanDuel Predicts
Like any betting product, prediction markets come with trade-offs.
Legal access in states without sportsbooks
Transparent pricing driven by users, not a bookmaker
Straightforward yes/no outcomes that are easy to understand
Allows you to speculate on non-sports markets such as politics, economics, culture and more
Backed by a major, recognizable brand
Fewer sports markets than a full sportsbook
No parlays, player props, or (traditional) live betting
Prices can move quickly in low-liquidity markets
Not available for sports contracts in sportsbook-legal states
If you’re used to traditional sports betting, FanDuel Predicts may feel limited. If you’ve never had legal access to sports betting at all, it can feel like a meaningful upgrade.
Can I Win Real Money on FanDuel Predicts?
Yes! FanDuel Predicts is 100% a real-money platform.
When you buy contracts and the outcome resolves in your favor, those contracts settle for cash value. Any profits you earn can be withdrawn, subject to standard identity verification and account requirements.
A few important things to know:
- You’re trading real-money contracts, not virtual coins
- Withdrawals are processed using trusted payment processors, just like other FanDuel products
- Identity verification (KYC) is required before cashing out
In other words, if you’re familiar with withdrawing from FanDuel Sportsbook or FanDuel Casino, the payout process will feel familiar - even though the product itself is different.
Why FanDuel Predicts Is Legal
FanDuel Predicts operates under a completely different legal framework than traditional sports betting.
Rather than being licensed state by state as a sportsbook, FanDuel Predict’s contracts are offered through a federally regulated structure, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Contracts are listed through regulated derivatives exchanges, and accounts are carried by a registered futures commission merchant.
That distinction matters.
Because prediction markets are regulated at the federal level, they aren’t governed by individual state sports betting laws. This is what allows FanDuel Predicts to operate nationwide, even in states where sportsbooks are illegal or heavily restricted.
At the same time, FanDuel still limits where certain contract types - especially sports-related ones - are offered. That restraint is intentional to avoid any regulatory overlap and state-level conflicts, and it reflects how carefully regulated prediction markets are meant to operate.
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FanDuel Predicts Legal States FAQ
FanDuel Predicts is legal and available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Market availability may vary by state, but access to the platform itself is nationwide.
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is operated by industry giant FanDuel and runs under a federally regulated prediction market framework, not an offshore or gray-market setup.
Yes. FanDuel Predicts uses the same account protections, identity verification, and payment infrastructure as FanDuel’s other regulated products, and is overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in California.
California does not currently offer legal online sportsbooks, however FanDuel Predicts provides a legal way for users to speculate on sports outcomes through prediction market contracts, rather than traditional betting.
Users in California can speculate for real money on:
- Sports outcomes
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Texas.
With no legal sportsbooks available in the state, FanDuel Predicts gives Texas users an alternative way to engage with sports by trading outcome-based contracts instead of placing traditional bets.
Texas users can speculate for real money on:
- Sports-related prediction markets
- Political and election outcomes
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Florida.
While online sports betting in Florida is restricted to a single operator, FanDuel Predicts offers sports contracts as an alternative way to speculate on sports outcomes, outside of the state’s sportsbook structure.
Florida users can speculate for real money on:
- Sports outcomes through prediction market contracts
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania has a full online sportsbook market, so sports betting activity is handled through FanDuel Sportsbook rather than prediction markets.
Users in Pennsylvania can speculate for real money on:
- Political outcomes
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in North Carolina.
Because sports betting is already available through licensed sportsbooks, FanDuel Predicts focuses on non-sports prediction markets in the state.
North Carolina users can speculate on:
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Arizona.
Arizona users already have access to sportsbooks, so FanDuel Predicts complements that ecosystem with non-sports markets.
Available markets include:
- Political outcomes
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Indiana.
In states like Indiana where sportsbooks are widely available, FanDuel Predicts is positioned as a way to speculate on real-world events beyond sports.
Indiana users can speculate for real money on:
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Ohio.
With sportsbooks already available, FanDuel Predicts serves as an alternative way to speculate on non-sports outcomes.
Ohio users can speculate on:
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in New York.
Sports betting is handled through FanDuel Sportsbook, while FanDuel Predicts focuses on broader prediction markets.
New York users can speculate for real money on:
- Political outcomes
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Illinois.
In Illinois, FanDuel Predicts complements legal sportsbooks by offering non-sports prediction markets.
Illinois users can speculate on:
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Michigan.
Sports betting is available through sportsbooks, while FanDuel Predicts provides access to prediction markets beyond sports.
Michigan users can speculate on:
- Political outcomes
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Yes. FanDuel Predicts is legal in Massachusetts.
FanDuel Predicts operates alongside sportsbooks by focusing on non-sports prediction markets.
Massachusetts users can speculate for real money on:
- Political events
- Economic indicators
- Culture and entertainment markets
Cole cut his teeth as a sportswriter in Texas, covering everything from Longhorns games to small-town Friday night lights. A lifelong bettor stuck with offshore books for over a decade thanks to Texas' slow path to legalization, he eventually found his way into the world of social sportsbooks - where he uncovered a fast-growing, community of bettors.
Today, he writes for the millions of Americans in states without legal books, helping them explore safe ways to bet without running afoul of the law.
As editor-in-chief, he aims to keep BettingScanner honest, human, and grounded in what bettors actually care about: fairness, fun, and finding your lane - even when the state won’t give you one.
