- PrizePicks announced licensure in both Maine and Puerto Rico
- PrizePicks Arena contests are now live in Maine
- Will launch in Puerto Rico in the next few months
PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators in the U.S., today announced it has received gaming licenses in both Maine and Puerto Rico.
PrizePicks Arena, which are peer-to-peer DFS contests, are now available in the Pine Tree State.
Fantasy competitions will soon be available in Puerto Rico in the coming months.
First to Licensure in Puerto Rico
PrizePicks is the first DFS operator to receive a Puerto Rico gaming license.
“We’re grateful to the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission and the Maine Gambling Control Unit for their partnership and support throughout the licensure process,” Adam Packer, Senior Vice President of Legal & Compliance at PrizePicks, said in a release. “We’ve seen tremendous engagement with Arena across the country, and we’re confident that momentum will carry into these new jurisdictions.”
PrizePicks is also now available in 47 jurisdictions across the United States.
According to the company, as it continues to expand into new jurisdictions, investment in responsible gaming will be a priority. In 2025, PrizePicks was awarded iCAP accreditation by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) for its Responsible Gaming practices and efforts, becoming the only fantasy sports operator to earn the certification.
Still Live in California
As PrizePicks continues to expand, the company is still live in California despite a recent legal opinion from the state’s attorney general.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently declared it is his legal opinion that daily fantasy sports contests are prohibited under California law.
Bonta’s opinion on the legality of DFS in the state is just that, an opinion, not an actual law. The opinion is in response to a 2023 request from Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21), who left the state legislature in 2024. The Attorney General did not issue an opinion in response to his request prior to him leaving the legislature.
“Yes, California law prohibits the operation of daily fantasy sports games with players physically located within California, regardless of where the operators and associated technology are located. Such games constitute wagering on sports in violation of Penal Code section 337a,” he noted.
Bonta’s opinion is quite clear that offering DFS contests in California is against state law.
Despite the published opinion, Underdog, PrizePicks, FanDuel, and DraftKings have all continued to offer DFS contests in California.
However, both Underdog and PrizePicks have shifted entirely to peer-to-peer contests in the Golden State, no longer offering any player vs. the house contests.
Robert is an expert on sports betting in the United States, specifically the legalization process and regulation surrounding the industry.
