DATA.BET launched a prediction markets platform covering politics, finance, technology, economics, culture and weather. The company said the product is intended for its clients, but did not specify which markets it will target.
The platform adds prediction markets as an offering for operators and platform providers working with DATA.BET.
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It was reported that DATA.BET recorded higher esports GGR and turnover in Q1. In an iGB L!VE interview, the supplier also discussed rolling out prediction market products.
Yurii Berest, CEO of DATA.BET, said that prediction markets have proven more than a passing trend and represent a new category of bettable content, with the supplier supporting both binary and multi-outcome markets. He said the biggest industry misconception is treating prediction markets as short-lived, and that success would mean the product accounting for around 4-5% of total betting turnover in markets where it is available.
DATA.BET reported growth in activity across its sports betting offering during its first 12 months, drawing on data from newly acquired clients. Turnover rose 30.7% quarter on quarter, while bet and stake volumes increased 83.5% and active users grew 147.6% over the period. The company also reported differing results by sport, including 83.7% turnover growth in basketball.
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DATA.BET plans to offer prediction markets alongside its sportsbook, Head of Sales Otto Bonning said in an interview at BiS SiGMA South America 2026. Bonning said the product was expected to become available to partners within two or three weeks; he also said the company was preparing sports and eSports coverage for the World Cup.