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16 May 2026, 08:06 UTC · 2w ago
DraftKings Eyes Prediction Markets as ‘Next Evolution' as Sportsbook Growth Holds Strong
MarketBeat
16 May 2026, 08:06 UTC · 2w ago
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DraftKings expects a $200 million to $300 million EBITDA impact in 2026 from its prediction market investment. — A quantified EBITDA drag of this magnitude for a single new initiative represents a significant near-term earnings headwind that investors must price in.
-0.80Prediction markets allow DraftKings to acquire customers in states where traditional sports betting is not legal, such as California, improving advertising efficiency. — Unlocking addressable markets in highly populated states like California materially expands the company's TAM and return on existing national ad spend.
+0.70Prediction markets are altering state tax discussions, as states weigh the competitive threat of federally regulated products that lack the same tax burden. — The emergence of a less-taxed federal alternative strengthens DraftKings' negotiating leverage against aggressive state tax hikes on sports betting.
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DraftKings' sportsbook revenue grew 24% year over year in Q1, with April showing a reacceleration in handle. — Robust double-digit revenue growth and reaccelerating handle signal strong underlying momentum in the core business.
+0.50Product mix is shifting toward higher-margin betting formats like parlays, and older customer cohorts continue to generate increasing gross profit over time. — Favorable mix shift and improving cohort economics indicate sustainable margin expansion and stronger unit economics for the core sportsbook.
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