DraftKings Predictions Fee Calculator

Calculate DraftKings event contract fees — $0.02 per contract per side via CME Group.

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Why This Matters

DraftKings Predictions charges $0.02 per contract per side ($0.01 DraftKings + $0.01 CME exchange fee). Since fees are charged on both open and close, the round-trip cost is $0.04 per contract — the highest flat fee among major prediction market platforms.

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Step-by-Step: Fee Calculator on DraftKings

  1. 1

    Enter the contract price for your DraftKings prediction.

  2. 2

    The calculator applies the $0.02 per contract fee.

  3. 3

    Review the break-even probability including fees.

  4. 4

    Calculate the full round-trip cost if you plan to exit before resolution.

  5. 5

    Compare against other platforms — DraftKings' round-trip fees are higher than competitors.

Worked Example

Buy 100 Yes at $0.60 on DraftKings. Fee: $0.02 × 100 = $2. Total cost: $62. If the event occurs: receive $100, profit = $38. If you sell at $0.75 before resolution: sell fee = $2 more. Net profit from trade: $75 - $60 - $4 = $11 (vs $15 without fees).

DraftKings Fee Summary

Fee model: $0.02 per contract per side ($0.01 DK + $0.01 CME)

Formula: $0.01 DraftKings + $0.01 CME exchange fee per contract per side

Timing: Charged at time of trade

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