Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.
Kalshi grades better on the weighted mix of trust score, payout reliability, bonus posture, and state reach. DraftKings Predictions can still be the better fit if one of its specific strengths matters more to you than the overall balance.
DraftKings prediction markets. CFTC-licensed. Sports in 17 states. Integrated with DraftKings app. $5 min.
CFTC-regulated prediction market for sports, politics, economics & weather. Real-time trading. 46 states. Min $1 contracts
Use this section when the overall verdict is close or when one specific factor matters more than the aggregate score.
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4.5/5Kalshi
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2026-04-08Kalshi
2026-04-19DraftKings Predictions
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3 methods| Feature | DraftKings Predictions | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Trust Score | 83/100 | 92/100 |
| Review Coverage | Verified | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-08 | 2026-04-19 |
| Signup Bonus | None | None (exchange model) |
| Market | Prediction markets | Prediction markets |
| Regulatory Type | LICENSED | LICENSED |
| Founded | ||
| Parent Company | DraftKings | Kalshi Inc |
| Min Deposit | $5 | $1 |
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| License | {"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"CFTC-regulated Designated Contracts Market via CME Group; launched Dec 2025"} | {"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Fully CFTC-regulated Designated Contracts Market since 2023"} |
| States Available | 2 | |
| Payment Methods | 4 methods | 3 methods |
The table below compares DraftKings Predictions and Kalshi across the same core discovery metrics: rating, trust score, bonus posture, market type, regulatory posture, founding year, banking minimums, payout speed, app/support signals, licensing, state reach, and payment-method breadth.
Start with state availability and regulatory type, then use trust score, payout speed, and bonus posture as your next filters. Trust score is always shown on a 0–100 scale here, and it should be treated as a risk floor rather than a tiny tiebreaker between two otherwise similar platforms.
If you want a narrative head-to-head, open the canonical comparison page. You can also browse 406 tracked platforms or jump to state-specific rankings when availability matters more than national positioning.
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