Matchbook interim chief executive Ronan McDonagh said the company is considering a US prediction-markets entry after its UK debut, scheduled for January 2026. He described the UK launch as a test for a possible later move into the US.
The UK launch will inform Matchbook’s decision on a possible US prediction-markets expansion.
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Matchbook chief executive Ronan McDonagh discussed the company’s acquisition of Betdaq’s brand in an interview published on 20 October 2026. The report says Matchbook bought the brand but not Betdaq’s customers; McDonagh also discussed the implications for on-course bookmakers and the UK betting exchange market.
ADI Predictstreet launched its sports prediction-markets platform in the UK and Ireland through a partnership with Matchbook, the companies said. It operates through Matchbook’s exchange under parent company Triplebet’s UK regulatory framework and does not hold a separate UK Gambling Commission licence. The platform offers markets on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will stream all 104 matches.
ADI Predictstreet said it has secured approval to expand its prediction market platform beyond football. After the FIFA World Cup 2026, the company plans to introduce markets covering other sports, entertainment, culture, weather and selected political events. The company also cited partnerships with Kalshi, Fanatics Markets, Matchbook and DAZN to support its platform’s reach and liquidity.
Gibraltar authorities approved ADI Predictstreet’s initial regulatory framework, the company said, allowing it to proceed with a phased expansion beyond football. The planned markets include other sports, entertainment, culture, weather and selected political events; Germany’s GGL has separately opened an investigation into the platform’s advertising and whether it provides illegal gambling there.
Matchbook acquired rival betting exchange Betdaq. Enda Kendrick said on-course bookmakers were the deal’s main motivation and Matchbook’s market makers would benefit most.