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Gambling Insider
Gibraltar Hopes New Prediction Market Rules Set European Standard
Jul 13, 2026
The official posting of the Prediction Market Regulations 2026 comes roughly six weeks after US-based bet marketplace WagerWire became the second company to earn a license in principle from Gibraltar, which, under the direction of Justice, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Feetham is seeking to expand its digital economy further into the gambling industry.
iGaming Business
Gibraltar unveils dedicated prediction markets regulation
Jul 13, 2026
Gibraltar is the first licensing region to recognise prediction markets as requiring a standalone regulatory framework. Minister Nigel Feetham told iGB it included various safeguards around market manipulation and AML. US betting marketplace WagerWire is on track to become the second licence holder in Gibraltar, after receiving approval to launch in June. Speaking to iGB, WagerWire co-founder Travis Geiger said the California-based platform was aiming to launch a B2B and B2C prediction markets product by the NFL preseason, and the start of international football in August.
SBC News
Gibraltar makes history with exclusive predictions market regulatory regime
Jul 13, 2026
Gibraltar will become first jurisdiction in the world to launch a regulatory regime solely covering the prediction markets sector. Travis Geiger, co-founder of WagerWire, the California company behind Gibraltar’s second licensed predictions firm, Wire Markets, described the new regime as a “landmark moment for the prediction market industry”.
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NEXTPredict
WagerWire approved in principle for Gibraltar’s second prediction markets licence
Jun 10, 2026
WagerWire subsidiary Wire Markets has been approved in principle as the second prediction market licensee in Gibraltar.
Gambling Insider
WagerWire Expands to Prediction Markets via Approval in Principle for Gibraltar License
Jun 10, 2026
WagerWire sees a Gibraltar license as a passport to bring its prediction market platform to countries all over the world.
SBC
WagerWire sets course to become Gibraltar’s second predictions platform
Jun 10, 2026
Gibraltar is setting itself up as a European for the burgeoning predictions market sector, granting approval in principle to WagerWire.
iGaming Business
Are startup founders building their own spotlight?
Jan 23, 2026
Travis Geiger, CXO of WagerWire, joins fellow founders for a "Reverse Pitch" session at ICE Barcelona 2026, flipping the usual power dynamic between startups and industry gatekeepers.
Las Vegas Review Journal
Unemployed bettor needs NBA, NHL champions to turn $13 parlay into $270K
Jun 11, 2025
The ticket’s value dropped to $72,203, according to WagerWire’s true value calculator, after Edmonton lost 6-1 to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday to fall behind 2-1 in the series.
New York Post
Recent grad has life-changing $270,000 bet riding on Oilers, Thunder championships
Jun 10, 2025
Hirschman has been offered between $105,000-$115,000 for the ticket, although he’s rejected those opportunities to date. “I feel like a mini-celebrity right now, which is pretty cool,” Hirschman said. “I’m in the works of getting to Edmonton for Game 5 and going to do a little North American tour.”
SBC Americas
WagerWire in a bid to retain the titles of Sports Affiliate of the Year – North America and Sports Affiliate of the Year – Latin America.
Apr 11, 2025
A hallmark of SBC events, the awards ceremony will spotlight the achievements of standout performers across North and Latin America. The evening will include 34 award categories, recognizing the accomplishments of industry leaders, operators, affiliates, and suppliers across key sectors such as payments, game development, and software/platform provision.
Yogonet
WagerWire expands fantasy offering with launch of first-ever DFS pool marketplace
Mar 25, 2025
The latest release introduces DFS Pools to the secondary marketplace for the first time. The DFS Pool marketplace will operate similarly to the Pickem marketplace. After a player builds a lineup and joins a particular pool, they will be able to sell a portion, or the entirety of the entry, within the marketplace directly embedded into the RealTime Sports platform.
Gaming Americas
Wire Industries and Birches Health partner for responsible gaming efforts
Jan 30, 2025
Birches Health content will be integrated across the WagerWire platform along with specific co-created resources and tools. As part of this initiative, WagerWire and Birches Health will also explore opportunities to integrate AI-driven tools and launch personalized support pathways.
Nasdaq
The Starties: WagerWire Founds New Community-Driven Awards Show
Jan 27, 2025
The Starties, the groundbreaking awards show created by startups, for startups, will debut on March 12, 2025, at NEXT.io Summit New York. The high-energy event will spotlight the most promising innovators in real-money gaming, bringing together a powerful community of founders, investors, and mentors who are driving the future of the industry.
BettingStartups.com
Ep. 154: 'The Starties' finalists revealed w/ Travis Geiger from WagerWire
Feb 2, 2025
Hear them discuss: - Their reflections on the crazy journey in the last 30 days since The Starties were announced - A look into the 250+ nominations that were submitted for the 9 award categories - The creation of the Starties Academy, and the inspiration behind creating a voting committee to ensure fairness and transparency - The unique venue where The Starties will be held in NYC - The announcement of award finalists across each award category
Yogonet
WagerWire partners with iGB to launch Startup Pulse at ICE Barcelona
Jan 17, 2025
In partnership with Clarion Gaming's digital brand iGB, WagerWire will create content each day of the show to spotlight innovators in the gaming industry. The iGB@ICE Studio will host Startup Pulse programming throughout the conference, allowing startup founders to share insights and impactful pitches, and giving the audience a chance to engage with the gaming startup community.
