WagerWire’s parent company, Wire Industries Inc., has received approval in principle from Gibraltar’s regulator for its prediction market subsidiary, Wire Markets Ltd.
The approval positions Wire Markets Ltd. to establish a regulated international base for prediction market operations in the well-regarded jurisdiction.
WagerWire, which pioneered the world’s first secondary marketplace for online sports bets, has long focused on market-based participation, price discovery, liquidity, and consumer control.
The company stated that the approval in principle positions it to support future expansion into other jurisdictions globally, signalling clear ambitions beyond Gibraltar alone.
Gibraltar’s first prediction market licence was granted to ADI PredictStreet, the Official Prediction Market Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026, which has also announced partnerships with DAZN and Fanatics Markets.
WagerWire is now set to become the jurisdiction’s second predictions platform, establishing what the company describes as a springboard for global growth.
Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, The Honourable Nigel Feetham KC MP, commented: “Gibraltar has long been recognized as a leading jurisdiction for innovative and responsibly regulated gaming businesses.”
Feetham added: “WagerWire’s application is being viewed favourably at this stage, subject to the completion of the relevant due diligence, assessment processes and regulatory requirements.”
Zach Doctor, CEO of WagerWire, said: “This is a transformational opportunity for WagerWire to fully realize our mission. We feel a strong alignment with Gibraltar’s vision and its longstanding reputation as the gold standard in international gaming regulation.”
Doctor continued: “The jurisdiction’s commitment to thoughtful innovation creates a powerful foundation for growth, and we’re excited about the opportunity to build from Gibraltar as we pursue a global vision for the future of prediction markets.”
WagerWire, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, allows users to buy and sell active sportsbook wagers before the final whistle through its proprietary technology platform.
Initial activation is targeted around the start of the 2026 NFL season and major international football league seasons, giving the company a high-profile launchpad for its prediction markets product.
The company is backed by leading investors from the gaming, sports, and technology sectors, reflecting broader industry confidence in prediction markets as a fast-growing category.
