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State of Play’s TL;DR
- DraftKings has launched its prediction platform in California.
- It joins other prediction market platforms in a state that has not legalized sports betting.
DraftKings has launched its prediction platform, DraftKings Predictions, in California.
The move puts the company alongside Kalshi and Polymarket in a state where traditional sports betting remains illegal.
California voters rejected two sports betting ballot measures in 2022, leaving the state without legalized sports wagering. Against that backdrop, DraftKings’ entry stands out because it expands prediction market availability in one of the country’s largest gambling markets.
How will California respond?
The key point for California readers is that this launch comes while sports betting itself is still not legal in the state. NBC 7 San Diego’s report does not say how California officials or regulators may respond, so any next steps on oversight remain unclear for now.
For players, the practical takeaway is simple: DraftKings is now part of California’s prediction-market landscape.
Based on reporting by NBC 7 San Diego.
