UPDATE: FanDuel Predicts has officially launched its prediction market app in five states—Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota—marking a significant step in its phased national rollout. This expansion, aimed at engaging millions of U.S. customers, will continue into early 2026 with the app now available for download via the Apple App Store and Google Play.
This launch comes at a time of increasing interest in prediction markets, especially following a similar initiative by DraftKings, which recently launched its markets app across 38 states. FanDuel’s foray into this space allows users to place event contracts on key benchmarks such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and various commodities including oil, gas, and gold, as well as economic indicators like GDP and CPI.
In addition to financial markets, the platform will offer sports contracts across major leagues including baseball, basketball, football, and hockey in states where online sports betting remains illegal, except on tribal lands. Once these states legalize online sports betting, FanDuel will cease to offer sports event contracts in those areas.
James Cooper, Senior Vice President at FanDuel, stated,
“We’re giving our customers a new platform to engage with the world around them – whether that’s the next Fed rate decision or a sports event.”
The initial launch in these five states is expected to provide critical insights into customer engagement, helping FanDuel refine its approach as it expands further.
Lynne Fitzpatrick, President and CFO of CME Group, emphasized the importance of this launch, saying,
“CME Group prediction markets will enable a new generation of users to express their views on global benchmarks, economic indicators, sports and more.”
This initiative aims to leverage FanDuel’s extensive user base while introducing innovative ways for consumers to engage with both financial and sports markets.
As this rollout progresses, the prediction markets landscape is primed for growth, providing users with more opportunities to interact with their interests and investments. Stay tuned for further updates as FanDuel Predicts continues its expansion across the United States, making waves in the prediction market arena.
