Key Highlights
- DraftKings unveiled Combos, enabling users to package up to six event contracts in a single transaction on its Predictions platform
- The new feature operates on Crypto.com’s exchange technology and excludes tennis, PGA Tour events, elections, cryptocurrency, and commodities markets
- A tiered pricing model now charges $0.01 to $0.02 per contract based on contract value
- The company intends to allocate $200–$300 million toward Predictions throughout 2026 for marketing initiatives and product enhancements
- Consumer volume on the Predictions platform reached an annualized rate exceeding $1 billion in April, with cumulative trading volume surpassing $2.3 billion
DraftKings has rolled out Combos, a parlay-inspired capability on its Predictions platform, while simultaneously implementing a refreshed pricing framework for event contracts.
The Combos functionality enables participants to package several event contracts into one consolidated transaction. This mirrors the mechanics of conventional sportsbook parlays, requiring every individual selection to succeed for the combined wager to yield returns.
Participants have the flexibility to merge up to six individual trades within a single combo transaction. Nevertheless, certain sporting categories and markets remain off-limits, specifically tennis competitions, PGA Tour events, political elections, cryptocurrency markets, and commodity trading.
Crypto.com’s exchange technology infrastructure supports the feature. The cryptocurrency exchange platform already operates comparable combination offerings on its native platform.
During the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings discussion, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins validated that the launch had been scheduled. He indicated at that juncture that combo offerings would become available “in the coming weeks.”
Robins characterized the Combos deployment as one element of an extensive initiative to expand the company’s prediction market infrastructure. He referenced the company’s Super App framework, market-making functions, and a forthcoming proprietary exchange platform.
Major Investment Push for Prediction Markets
“Our Super App, market-making capabilities, proprietary exchange and combos are coming together ahead of the World Cup,” Robins said during the call.
The strategic timing of this release connects directly to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. DraftKings seems focused on leveraging its Predictions platform to capitalize on engagement surrounding the international soccer tournament.
During the quarterly earnings discussion, company leadership revealed that most Predictions platform activity originates from users residing in jurisdictions where regulated online sports wagering remains unavailable. This positions the platform as a mechanism for accessing untapped customer segments beyond conventional sportsbook channels.
Parlay products have emerged as among the most sought-after offerings across the U.S. sports betting landscape. DraftKings disclosed that its parlay handle composition increased by approximately 300 basis points on a year-over-year basis during the first quarter.
By introducing an analogous product within prediction markets, the organization appears intent on replicating those results with an alternative customer demographic.
DraftKings has also signaled enthusiasm for microbetting applications within prediction markets. Earlier this month, Paul Liberman, DraftKings President of Operations, indicated the company anticipates “faster, more dynamic micro markets” emerging within this sector.
Revised Pricing Framework and Expansion Metrics
Concurrent with the Combos launch, DraftKings unveiled an updated fee schedule for event contracts. Contracts valued from $0.01 through $0.19 incur a $0.01 charge. Contracts priced from $0.20 to $0.96 face a $0.02 fee. Contracts ranging from $0.97 to $0.99 carry a $0.01 charge.
According to the company, these fees encompass all relevant commissions and exchange-related charges.
DraftKings disclosed updated performance metrics during its quarterly earnings presentation. Annualized consumer volume on the Predictions platform crossed the $1 billion threshold in April. Aggregate trading volume surpassed $2.3 billion on an annualized basis, representing a 43% increase compared to the previous month.
Customer acquisition expenses for the Predictions platform decreased by over 80% following its integration within the Super App ecosystem.
Robins announced the company’s intention to deploy between $200 million and $300 million into the Predictions platform throughout 2026. These funds will support marketing campaigns and product innovation efforts.
“Predictions, especially in Sports, is a strategic priority for DraftKings,” Robins told analysts. “This category is still in its first inning, and we believe DraftKings is best positioned to define it.”
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