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PrizePicks Strikes Multi‑Year Deal to Integrate Polymarket Event Contracts

The deal leverages PrizePicks’ new NFA FCM status to route event contracts through CFTC‑regulated channels.

Overview

  • PrizePicks will embed Polymarket’s markets for sports, entertainment, and cultural events directly in its app under a newly announced multi‑year partnership.
  • PrizePicks says its National Futures Association registration as a Futures Commission Merchant enables customers to access CFTC‑permitted derivatives via regulated exchanges.
  • Polymarket’s U.S. return remains uncertain, with reports pointing to potential timing delays and a tougher legal climate that includes state lawsuits against other event‑contract operators.
  • Polymarket cites regulatory alignment moves and capital backing, including the acquisition of CFTC‑licensed QCEX and a strategic investment of up to $2 billion from Intercontinental Exchange.
  • Reporting also indicates Polymarket is set to serve as clearing infrastructure for DraftKings’ planned predictions product, signaling a broader wholesale strategy across major consumer platforms.