DraftKings Predictions vs SX Bet

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

Feature
Ratings
Our score3.9/53.7/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Market selection3.53.0
Liquidity3.53.5
Fees4.04.5
Resolution quality4.53.5
Ease of use4.04.0
Specs
Market typesSports, Politics, EconomicsSports
Settles inUSDUSDC
ChainsNot disclosedOther
Trading fees$0.0000804 to $0.02 per contract0% maker fee, 1% taker fee on net winning profits, 5% on winning parlays
Resolution sourceCentralized exchange and clearinghouse settlementNot disclosed
Available in the US Yes No
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Regulated venue Yes Yes
Market topicssports, politics, macroeconomicsNFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, Soccer, Player Props, Parlays
Company
Founded20252017
HeadquartersUnited States—
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
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
  • Zero percent maker fees on all order book listings
  • Taker fees only apply to winning bets at 1% of net profit
  • Non-custodial settlement keeps funds under user wallet control
  • Betting transaction gas fees are covered by the platform
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
  • Not accessible to traders in the United States and other restricted jurisdictions
  • Parlay winning bets incur a higher 5% commission on profit
  • Niche sporting events can suffer from thin order book liquidity
  • Sunset of native SX token in 2026 altered original platform tokenomics
Best forUS residents trading political contracts, Macroeconomic outcome event traders, Bettors seeking CFTC-regulated venuesCrypto sports bettors, Market makers setting custom odds, Non-US traders wanting non-custodial wagering

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