WHERE TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN TEXAS
Recap: the fan festivals and soccer bars where Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio watched the 2026 World Cup.
Every Texas prediction-market guide in one place: legality, fees, taxes, sign-up bonuses, election odds, and weather markets for Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com.
Recap: the fan festivals and soccer bars where Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio watched the 2026 World Cup.
PrizePicks operates in Texas — but under regulatory pressure. Here's the current status and what Texans use for cleaner legal coverage.
DraftKings Sportsbook — no. DraftKings DFS — yes. Here's the legal way for Texans to trade sports in 2026.
Short answer: FanDuel Sportsbook — no. FanDuel Fantasy — yes, kind of. Here's what Texans who want to trade sports can use instead.
Traditional sportsbooks are still illegal in Texas. CFTC-regulated event-contract exchanges accept Texans (status: Available, as of 3 October 2026). Here's the full picture — and what Texans actually use.
Polymarket US (QCX LLC, a CFTC-designated exchange) accepts Texas residents; its status in Texas is Available (as of 3 October 2026). Here's the full picture.
Short answer: yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated US exchange; its status in Texas is Available (as of 3 October 2026). Kalshi's minimum age is 18; we recommend 21+.
An independent, Texan-focused comparison of the three legal prediction platforms — who wins on regulation, liquidity, sports, politics, and ease of use.
Short answer: yes, on CFTC-regulated platforms (minimum age 18; we recommend 21+). Here's the full picture — law, taxes, and how to get started.