Gibraltar Grants Two Prediction Market Authorisations at Summit
Minister Nigel Feetham confirms two licences and further applications amid regulatory debate.
Key Takeaways
- Gibraltar authorised Predict Street Limited and Wire Alternative Markets Limited at the Prediction Markets Summit Europe on 10 November.
- The Prediction Market Regulations 2026, introduced on 13 July, create a separate licensing framework covering integrity, customer funds and AML.
- Minister Nigel Feetham said Gibraltar will pursue the sector 'with ambition, but also discipline' and warned licences do not guarantee access to other European markets.
- Nine European gambling authorities coordinated action in June against platforms operating without local licences, while ESMA warned some event contracts may be financial instruments.
Gibraltar authorised two prediction market operators and signalled further applications are under review at Prediction Markets Summit Europe on 10 November. Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham opened the event at the Sunborn Gibraltar and confirmed the government has granted the authorisations while continuing to assess additional applicants.
What was announced at the summit
The Gibraltar gambling register lists the two authorised operators as Predict Street Limited and Wire Alternative Markets Limited. The conference was organised by Eventus International and billed as the first European summit dedicated to prediction markets.
"a substantial opportunity for Gibraltar," said Nigel Feetham as he opened the summit, adding the jurisdiction will approach the sector 'with ambition, but also discipline'.
Feetham warned operators against assuming Gibraltar authorisation automatically permits them to offer products in other European countries and confirmed more licence applications remain in the pipeline.
Regulatory framework and pan‑European friction
Gibraltar introduced the dedicated Prediction Market Regulations 2026 on 13 July, establishing a separate licensing regime covering market integrity, customer funds, anti‑money laundering and digital asset payments. The rules create a local route for prediction market firms while leaving cross‑border access subject to other jurisdictions' rules. For background on regulatory developments see regulation.
European regulators remain divided. In June, nine European gambling authorities including those in France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands agreed to coordinate action against platforms operating without local licences. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned certain event contracts may qualify as financial instruments and could face restrictions on retail binary options.
Attendees and perspectives
Speakers at the summit included Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lyman, a representative of Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden, and specialists from BetBlocker, the Ethical Gambling Forum and the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming (CERG). Discussions focused on licensing mechanics, compliance and how to reconcile gambling and financial rules across jurisdictions. Eventus International ran the conference programme and brought together regulators, legal experts and compliance specialists. See coverage in news and the event listing at events for related items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which operators has Gibraltar authorised for prediction markets?
Gibraltar has authorised Predict Street Limited and Wire Alternative Markets Limited. Both appear on the official Gibraltar gambling register, confirmed at the Prediction Markets Summit Europe on 10 November.
When did Gibraltar introduce rules for prediction markets?
Gibraltar introduced the Prediction Market Regulations 2026 on 13 July. The regulations establish a separate licensing framework addressing market integrity, customer funds, anti‑money laundering and digital asset payments.
Does a Gibraltar prediction market licence allow sales across Europe?
A Gibraltar licence does not automatically permit offering products in other European countries. Nigel Feetham explicitly warned operators at the 10 November summit that authorisation in Gibraltar does not guarantee access to other jurisdictions.
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Tessa Coleman
Betting Markets Correspondent
Tessa Coleman covers betting products and markets — sportsbook launches, odds and trading technology, and the fast-growing prediction-market space from regulated exchanges to event contracts. The stories lead with the product or the ruling, name the operators and platforms precisely, and translate trading jargon into what bettors can actually do. When a book reworks its pricing or a prediction market wins a license fight, Tessa Coleman explains the mechanics and the stakes.
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