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PrizePicks

Runs fantasy sports contests and prediction markets

Game Operations - Trading Analyst

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$60k - $70k+ Annual bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Atlanta, GA, USA
RemoteRemote candidates may be located anywhere in the U.S.; Atlanta is preferred.
Quantitative FinanceQuantitative Trading / Algorithm Development
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines.
  • Ability to apply a strong understanding of the daily fantasy sports and sports gaming industries.
  • Thorough understanding of college and major sports league players, teams, and matchups, and how this information impacts projections.
  • Comfort applying standard operating procedures to all sports, regardless of specialized knowledge or experience.
  • Openness to different trading philosophies and willingness to adapt to what best achieves company objectives.
  • Availability to work nights and weekends in line with the sports schedule.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate pre-game and in-game player projections for all markets, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CBB, and CFB.
  • Monitor player projections throughout the day and track key information needed for projections.
  • Manage risk and monitor projections using modeling and quantitative analysis.
  • Understand members' play patterns and adjust internal processes accordingly.
  • Work with sport owners to implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets.
  • Help set up standard operating procedures for game operations tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, finance, or accounting.
  • One to three years of experience working in or playing daily fantasy sports or sports gaming.

About the company

PrizePicks runs fantasy sports contests and prediction markets through a consumer app for eligible adults in the United States. Player Picks centers on whether athletes finish above or below published statistics, with results and payouts governed by contest rules. Team Picks and Culture Picks are separate event contracts tied to sports outcomes and real-world events, handled by its regulated brokerage subsidiary rather than its fantasy-contest operator. Its fantasy contests generate revenue from entry fees, and product availability varies by state and pick type. The operating company was established in 2015, and PrizePicks is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.3M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Borrowing was absent at the deal: PrizePicks had no outstanding loans when Allwyn completed its acquisition in January 2026.
  • Its audience supports distribution: PrizePicks says Player Picks has been used by more than 20 million fans.
  • Full-time benefits support families: PrizePicks lists paid parental leave, adoption assistance and infertility support for all full-time employees.

What critics are saying

  • Paid access remains uneven: PrizePicks limits Nevada to free play and varies available products across states.
  • Prediction execution depends on another operator: PrizePicks Predict routes event contracts through Kalshi's exchange and clearing organization.
  • Joining restricts household play: PrizePicks bars employees and cohabiting immediate family from its public or paid fantasy contests.

What makes PrizePicks unique

  • Lottery ownership shapes its governance: global operator Allwyn holds a 62.3% majority stake in PrizePicks.
  • Player protections receive outside review: PrizePicks holds multi-jurisdictional iCAP accreditation through February 2027.
  • Difficulty changes payout design: PrizePicks' Goblin and Demon projections lower or raise the challenge within player-pick contests.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Performance Bonus
  • Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
SBC News
Aug 27th, 2026
Allwyn's PrizePicks acquisition adds $261M in Q2 revenue, up 27% YoY

Allwyn reported 27% revenue growth to €1.2bn in Q2 2026, driven largely by its acquisition of daily fantasy sports platform PrizePicks, which contributed €231m in additional revenue. The company's EBITDA rose 29% to €458m, whilst profits after tax increased 35% to €239m. Sports betting and iGaming emerged as key growth drivers, benefiting from the FIFA World Cup. North American revenue jumped to €294m from €54m, almost entirely due to PrizePicks integration. Continental Europe remained Allwyn's largest market at €731m revenue, up 4%. However, lottery revenue declined 2% to €498m, despite Allwyn positioning itself as a lottery-led entertainment business. The company recently launched Powerball in the UK to boost lottery sales. Chief executive Robert Chvatal said results reflect "the strength of our strategy", with Allwyn expecting to close 2026 with net revenue growth in the mid-to-high 20% range.

CZECH NEWS CENTER, a. s.
Apr 2nd, 2026
Allwyn lists 22% of shares on Athens stock exchange after OPAP merger

Allwyn, the international gaming group from Karel Komárek's KKCG empire, has listed on the Athens Stock Exchange following its March merger with Greek firm OPAP. The combined entity, Allwyn AG, is now the world's second-largest publicly traded lottery and gaming group, with approximately 22% of shares in free float. The listing follows KKCG's long-term strategy of building an international lottery platform since acquiring Sazka in 2011. Allwyn now operates across Greece, Austria, Croatia, Italy, the UK and the US. Recent expansions include a $1.6 billion acquisition of 62% of PrizePicks in January and obtaining the UK National Lottery licence in 2022. In 2025, Allwyn reported preliminary net revenues of €4.1 billion, a 4% year-on-year increase, with adjusted EBITDA of €1.58 billion.

SBC Media
Mar 4th, 2026
Allwyn abandons $245M Novibet acquisition following Greek regulator objections

Lottery giant Allwyn has abandoned its planned acquisition of a 51% stake in Novibet following objections from the Hellenic Competition Commission. The transaction, valued at €217 million, was first announced in December 2024. Allwyn and Novibet owner Logflex MT Holding Limited terminated the deal after the HCC raised concerns about restricted competition in Greece's online gaming market. Allwyn already controls over 50% of the Greek market through its stake in OPAP, which operates the Pamestoixima and Stoixman brands. Objectors argued Allwyn was seeking to acquire the only competitor capable of competing on equal terms in Greece. Despite the setback, Allwyn continues expanding elsewhere, recently completing a $1.6 billion majority acquisition of PrizePicks in the US and advancing a merger with OPAP.

PR Newswire
Mar 3rd, 2026
PrizePicks partners with Bob Does Sports in exclusive fantasy sports deal

PrizePicks, a North American sports entertainment operator, has announced a multi-platform partnership with Bob Does Sports, the golf and lifestyle brand led by Robby Berger and boasting over 5.5 million followers. The deal marks Berger's return after being an early PrizePicks content partner from 2021 to 2023. PrizePicks will serve as exclusive fantasy sports partner across Bob Does Sports' ecosystem, including social media, podcasts and live events. Bob Does Sports' live-streamed golf challenges will appear on the PrizePicks platform, enabling fan engagement. The partnership will support original programming from Bob HQ, a new content hub opening in Jupiter, Florida. PrizePicks, which operates in over 45 US jurisdictions, recently became the first fantasy sports operator to receive iCAP accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling.

GamesHub
Nov 12th, 2025
PrizePicks Acquired by Allwyn for $1.5B

PrizePicks, a fantasy sports specialist, is partnering with Polymarket to integrate event contracts into its app, following a $1.5 billion acquisition by Allwyn. Allwyn has secured the necessary funding for the deal, viewing PrizePicks as a key asset for US expansion. The partnership with Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, marks PrizePicks' entry into the US predictions market, aiming to enhance user experience and drive innovation.