DraftKings Acquires Railbird and Confirms Launch of Prediction Markets

United States.– October 23, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com US fantasy sports and betting giant DraftKings has acquired Railbird, a decentralized prediction technology startup, confirming plans to launch its own prediction markets within its digital ecosystem.

Overview

The acquisition marks DraftKings’ move beyond traditional sports betting into participatory prediction markets powered by crowd intelligence and gamified data analysis.

Users will be able to forecast outcomes in sports, politics, and entertainment, earning rewards based on the accuracy of their predictions.

Details / Context

Founded in 2022, Railbird built a blockchain-based platform enabling users to create and trade predictions transparently and securely.

As reported by NEXT.io, DraftKings aims to integrate this system within its regulated environment, ensuring compliance with gaming laws while maintaining transparency.

This move reflects the growing US trend toward merging iGaming, prediction data, and social engagement — reshaping how players interact with betting and analytics.

Future Outlook

By acquiring Railbird, DraftKings strengthens its position as a pioneer in social prediction entertainment.

Analysts believe this initiative could pave the way for a new form of interactive gaming — one that rewards insight, not just luck, and turns collective intelligence into the next major competitive edge.

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