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DraftKings Predictions vs Polymarket US

How DraftKings Predictions vs Polymarket US compare on our ratings, prediction market specs, funding, pros and cons.

DraftKings Predictions3.9/5
VS
Polymarket US4.1/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score3.9/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Market selection3.54.5
Liquidity3.54.5
Fees4.04.0
Resolution quality4.53.5
Ease of use4.04.0
Specs
Market typesSports, Politics, EconomicsPolitics, Sports, Crypto, Weather
Settles inUSDUSD
ChainsNot disclosedOther
Trading fees$0.0000804 to $0.02 per contract0% maker fee; taker fees vary by contract type
Resolution sourceCentralized exchange and clearinghouse settlementSettlement Committee and centralized exchange reports
Available in the US Yes Yes
KYC required Yes Yes
Regulated venue Yes Yes
Market topicssports, politics, macroeconomicsNFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Tennis, Soccer, US Midterms, Elections, Cryptocurrency, Weather
Mobile appNot disclosed Yes
Liquidity rewardsNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded20252020
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedFounders Fund, Intercontinental Exchange, 1789 Capital
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under CFTC regulation as a registered Introducing Broker
  • Customer balances sit with Wedbush Securities rather than unsegregated company accounts
  • Low per-contract trading fee capped at $0.02 on the DKeX exchange
  • Politics and economics contracts are accessible across 48 US states
  • CFTC Designated Contract Market status
  • Zero maker trading fees with maker rebates supported by taker fees
  • Combo functionality enables grouping 2 to 10 markets into one trade
  • The broader Polymarket entity has disclosed $2.764B in funding, including a $1B investment from Intercontinental Exchange
Cons
  • Sports contracts are restricted to 18 US states
  • Unavailable to international traders outside the United States
  • Requires mandatory identity verification and financial KYC checks
  • Does not support cryptocurrency deposits or onchain settlement
  • Strict identity verification required, excluding anonymous trading
  • Restricted exclusively to United States residents
  • Centralized clearing model exposes users to clearinghouse counterparty risk
  • Disputed or unresolvable legs rely on discretionary pricing from an internal Settlement Committee
Best forUS residents trading political contracts, Macroeconomic outcome event traders, Bettors seeking CFTC-regulated venuesUS residents trading regulated event contracts, Sports bettors building multi-leg combo positions, Political forecasters following US midterm elections

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