Matchbook said it plans to launch a prediction market platform in the UK in 2026. The company confirmed the planned launch but did not comment on longer-term US plans; its chief strategy officer cited US interest in prediction markets and said the product would draw on Matchbook’s exchange engine.
The planned entry would bring Matchbook’s prediction market product to the UK, where the company says it will launch in 2026.
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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 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.
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.
Matchbook said it has completed its acquisition of Betdaq. Betdaq will continue operating temporarily through EPS Ltd, with trading available until 21 October 2026 and customer withdrawals open until 4 November; the announcement said user funds would remain protected during the transition.
OKTO PAYMENTS announced a payments partnership with A2FBR to connect six betting brands to its platform in Brazil. The integration enables Pix transactions for Pinnacle, Matchbook, BetEspecial, Bolsa de Aposta, Fulltbet and BetBra; A2FBR will also use OKTO’s internet banking service.