Wire Industries says Gibraltar has given it approval in principle to operate as a regulated entity. The WagerWire parent plans to launch under a Gibraltar licence later this year, subject to due diligence, assessment and regulatory requirements, according to the territory’s justice minister.
The approval remains conditional, so WagerWire’s planned Gibraltar launch depends on completing regulatory requirements.
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Gibraltar Minister Nigel Feetham approved ADI Predictstreet’s gambling licence after a due diligence review, Commissioner Andrew Lyman said. Lyman said he had recommended that the application proceed and that officials prioritised it ahead of the FIFA World Cup, while maintaining that the accelerated process involved scrutiny. The licence was first issued under the 2005 Act and later carried over under the 2025 Act, he said.
Gibraltar’s government authorised Predict Street Ltd as a betting intermediary under the Gambling Act 2005, according to the report. The company planned to launch its blockchain-based platform on 9 April, initially offering contracts linked to the 2026 football World Cup, and had agreed a multi-year partnership with FIFA. Gibraltar’s Gambling Division will supervise the operator.
Gibraltar’s government granted Predictstreet a Betting Intermediary (B2C) licence, according to the government’s updated list of approved betting operators. The prediction market plans to launch on 9 April, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on 11 June.
Gibraltar’s government said Minister Nigel Feetham met Alberta Minister Dale Nally and regulatory officials. Discussions covered gaming licences, market access, digital assets and potential regulatory cooperation.
Gibraltar's Parliament has approved a new Charities Act and accompanying regulations, the territory's government said. The framework introduces annual reporting and filing for registered charities and gives the Charity Commission statutory powers to address misconduct or mismanagement. The reforms follow a year of consultation with trustees and advisers, the government said.