# DraftKings Expands Prediction Markets With Crypto.com Deal

> DraftKings is pushing deeper into prediction markets — and doing it with regulated crypto infrastructure.

By Lidia Yadlos · February 7, 2026

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_DraftKings is pushing deeper into prediction markets — and doing it with regulated crypto infrastructure._  
   
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The sports betting giant **[announced a new agreement](https://crypto.com/us/company-news/draftkings-expands-prediction-markets-catalog-in-deal-with-cryptocom)** with [Crypto.com](http://Crypto.com)’s CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange, expanding the catalog available on DraftKings Predictions and introducing player-specific sports event contracts for the first time. The new markets cover both the NFL and NBA, marking a meaningful step forward for the platform.

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## From Team Outcomes to Player Performance

Until now, DraftKings Predictions focused largely on broader event contracts tied to teams, leagues, and financial outcomes. The **[Crypto.com](http://Crypto.com)** connection changes that.  
   
With this integration, eligible users can now trade federally regulated contracts tied to individual player performance, opening up a new layer of granularity that more closely mirrors how fans already engage with sports.

> **This collaboration meaningfully expands customer access to trade on sports and a broader range of prediction markets,” said Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto, SVP and GM of DraftKings Predictions, pointing to the company’s focus on building a more comprehensive and engaging product.**

According to **[DraftKings](https://draftkings.com/)**, the expansion also broadens its sports coverage to include soccer, MMA, golf, boxing, tennis, and the Olympic Games — complementing its existing markets powered by CME Group data.

## Laying the Groundwork Beyond Sports

[Crypto.com](http://Crypto.com) is expected to support **[DraftKings Predictions](https://predictions.draftkings.com/)** as it rolls out new event contract categories, including politics, culture, and entertainment — areas where prediction markets have already shown strong engagement elsewhere.

> **DraftKings also confirmed plans to integrate Railbird Exchange in the coming months, adding another regulated venue and deepening liquidity across the platform.**

From [Crypto.com](http://Crypto.com)’s perspective, the deal expands distribution well beyond crypto-native audiences.

> **Connecting with DraftKings, a household name in sports, allows us to expand access to prediction markets across sports, financials, politics, culture, and more,” said Travis McGhee, Global Head of Predictions at** **[Crypto.com](http://Crypto.com)****.**

## Regulated Rails, Broader Access

**[DraftKings Predictions](https://predictions.draftkings.com/)** operates under federal CFTC oversight, allowing eligible customers in states like California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas to trade event contracts legally — even in jurisdictions where traditional sports betting remains restricted.  
   
The platform also integrates DraftKings’ Responsible Trading tools directly into the app, reinforcing its push to position prediction markets as a regulated, transparent alternative to offshore or unregulated offerings.