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Smarkets raises Series B funding round to supercharge international and domestic growth

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Smarkets, one of the world’s largest betting exchange and prediction market platforms, has announced the closing of a significant minority investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE).

Having raised just £3.8m ($5.4m) since its inception in 2008, with its Series A round coming back in 2013, Smarkets has built a leading exchange platform that processes billions of pounds in traded volume each year. The company has offices in London, Los Angeles, and Malta, licensed customer-focused operations in five countries, and in 2019 released innovative sportsbook app SBK.

Smarkets is delighted to welcome SGE, which joins existing investors Passion Capital and Deutsche Telekom in supporting the company’s mission to fix betting with the fairest odds in the industry.

This new investment will allow Smarkets to accelerate its rollout in the US, where it is already live in Colorado with sportsbook app SBK and set to go live in Indiana soon. The funding will also bolster SBK’s position in the UK mainstream betting market after its successful launch in August 2019.

The new investment will contribute to:

Furthering the company’s US presence, including market-access deals in new, regulated states
Capturing an even greater share of the UK betting exchange market and accelerating SBK’s growth in the UK’s mainstream sportsbook market
Expanding Smarkets’ development of new products for customers and focus on industry-leading prices on sports, politics, and current affairs
Continuing to capture the best and brightest worldwide engineering talent with a view to doubling headcount by the end of 2022
Further expansion into new and recently entered markets such as Denmark and Sweden

Jason Trost, founder and CEO of Smarkets, said:

“This is an incredibly exciting day. I’ve always been amazed what the passion and energy of a comparatively small group of committed people can accomplish against much bigger rivals; Smarkets and SBK are the product of exactly that. At Smarkets we have always been guided by our vision of fixing betting with the best prices and products, and SGE is just as excited as us to challenge the status quo. This is a huge endorsement of our technology and will allow us to further upend the industry by offering bets as close to fair value as possible.

“We are super proud of what we have achieved so far in the UK betting space, and this new investment will help take us to the next level and beyond in the UK, US, and other international markets. I’d like to thank the women and men that work and have worked at Smarkets for getting us to where we are.

“I truly believe the best is yet to come. This investment will allow us to fight with greater resources, move faster, and be bolder in our mission. We’re so excited about the opportunities this investment unlocks.”

Scott Feldman, Managing Director with Susquehanna Growth Equity, said:

“We are delighted to be able to join Smarkets on their upward journey. We immediately identified with their vision of using technology to take on the betting industry’s big operators by providing the fairest odds in the world and maintaining a clear focus on product excellence.

“Smarkets have achieved a huge amount with little investment to date and we can’t wait to see them go from strength to strength as they expand further into both the US and UK mainstream market.”

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TRUEiGTECH Unveils Enterprise-Grade Prediction Market Platform for Operators

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TRUEiGTECH has announced the launch of an enterprise-grade prediction market platform, designed to help operators, platform owners, and institutions build outcome-based or event-driven trading markets at scale.

As traditional sports betting, media monetization, and trading platforms face growing competition and regulatory complexity, prediction markets are emerging as a fast-growing adjacent category. By converting collective expectations into tradable probability signals, operators can offer differentiated products without the need for entirely new user acquisition channels.

TRUEiGTECH-built prediction markets are already deployed by operators across the USA and Europe, with additional rollouts underway. Once a niche, prediction markets are now becoming primary offerings for iGaming operators. Analysts forecast that leading platforms could handle $1 trillion in annual trading volume by 2030, up from roughly $10 billion today, with revenues potentially exceeding $10 billion.

Why Operators Are Turning to Prediction Markets

Prediction markets offer several advantages:

  • “Bet-on-anything” model – create markets across business, finance, entertainment, politics, and emerging trends.

  • Faster market entry – ideal for existing iGaming operators with infrastructure in place.

  • Early-mover advantage – tap into a category still developing globally.

  • Global momentum – strong uptake in the U.S. and other regulated markets where event-driven participation is growing.

Flexible Deployment Models

TRUEiGTECH co-founder Prish Kumar explained:

“We provide turnkey and bespoke prediction market platform development solutions. Plus, we also offer prediction market clone development and prediction market API integration solutions.”

Operators can use TRUEiGTECH platforms to launch new prediction markets or extend existing offerings, with flexibility and scalability at the core. The platform is designed to be regulation-ready for markets in the USA, Europe, and other regulated jurisdictions.

TRUEiGTECH: Enterprise iGaming Solutions

TRUEiGTECH specializes in enterprise-grade betting and trading infrastructure, offering:

  • Casino Platforms – AI-driven online casino software , multi-game aggregation, player account management, and compliance-ready architecture.

  • Sweepstakes Platforms – legally structured software for markets with restricted real-money gaming.

  • Sportsbook Software – advanced odds management, risk control tools, and real-time in-play betting.

  • Casino Games – responsive slots and custom content optimized for performance and integration.

  • Lottery Platforms – supporting draw-based, instant win, and hybrid formats with regulatory reporting.

All solutions are built for regulated markets across the USA, Europe, LATAM, and the UK.

Contact

Head of Marketing

Prish K

TRUEiGTECH

[email protected]

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TRUEiGTECH has announced the development of an enterprise-grade prediction market platform designed to help operators, platform owners, and institutions launch outcome-based or event-driven trading markets at scale. 

As traditional sports betting, media monetization, and trading platforms face increasing competition and regulatory complexity, prediction markets are emerging as an adjacent category with significant growth potential. By converting collective expectations into tradable probability signals, these markets provide operators with a differentiated product without requiring entirely new user acquisition channels.

TRUEiGTECH built prediction markets are already used by operators across the USA and Europe with additional deployments underway. Prediction markets have transitioned from experimental niche platforms to primary offerings by iGaming operators.

Analysts forecast leading prediction platforms will handle roughly $1 trillion in annual trading volume by 2030, up from about $10 billion today. Revenue, meanwhile, could rise to $10 billion+ by 2030.

TRUEiGTECH’s decision to build prediction market software and platforms at this juncture will certainly prove useful for business owners and operators looking to enter the industry with the right product. 

Operators are increasingly drawn to this segment because it offers:

  • A “bet-on-anything” model, enabling markets across business, finance, entertainment, politics, and emerging trends.
  • Faster entry compared to traditional sportsbooks, especially for existing iGaming operators with established infrastructure.
  • Early-mover advantage in a category that is still taking shape globally.
  • Strong momentum in the U.S. market & across the globe, where demand for event-driven participation continues to accelerate.

TRUEiGTECH Offers Prediction Market Platforms in Multiple Ways

TRUEiGTECH’s co-founder, Prish Kumar, shares the multiple models and solutions available as a part of the company’s prediction market offerings.

“We provide turnkey and bespoke prediction market platform development solutions. Plus, we also offer prediction market clone development and prediction market API integration solutions.”

With TRUEiGTECH, operators can launch prediction markets or extend existing business offerings. By focusing on flexibility and scalability, TRUEiGTECH aims to position prediction markets as an accessible expansion path rather than a complex standalone venture.

With this launch, TRUEiGTECH enters the prediction market space as an infrastructure provider focused on enabling operators to build and launch regulation-ready prediction platforms in the USA, Europe and other regulated markets. 

About TRUEiGTECH

TRUEiGTECH is a software development company which specializes in enterprise-grade betting and trading infrastructure development. The company builds turnkey and custom platforms for;

  • Casino Platform: AI-empowered online casino software featuring multi-game aggregation, player account management (PAM), secure payment systems, and compliance-ready architecture for regulated markets.
  • Sweepstakes Platform: Legally structured online sweepstakes software designed for markets where traditional real-money gaming is restricted, enabling operators to monetize engagement while maintaining regulatory alignment.
  • Sportsbook Software: Comprehensive sportsbook software solutions featuring advanced odds management, robust risk control tools, real-time in-play betting capabilities, and scalable architecture designed for seamless multi-jurisdiction operations.
  • Casino Games: Responsive casino and slot games, with custom gaming content developed through expert casino game development processes, optimized for performance, player retention, and seamless integration into existing gaming platforms.
  • Lottery Platforms: Advanced lottery software solutions supporting draw-based, instant win, and hybrid formats, with capabilities for retail POS integration, ticket management, and regulatory reporting.

TRUEiGTECH’s iGaming solutions are built for globally regulated markets, including the USA, Europe, LATAM, and the UK. 

Contact

Head of Marketing

Prish K

TRUEiGTECH

[email protected]

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TRUEiGTECH Unveils Enterprise-Grade Prediction Market Platform for Operators

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TRUEiGTECH has announced the development of an enterprise-grade prediction market platform designed to help operators, platform owners, and institutions launch outcome-based or event-driven trading markets at scale. 

As traditional sports betting, media monetization, and trading platforms face increasing competition and regulatory complexity, prediction markets are emerging as an adjacent category with significant growth potential. By converting collective expectations into tradable probability signals, these markets provide operators with a differentiated product without requiring entirely new user acquisition channels.

TRUEiGTECH built prediction markets are already used by operators across the USA and Europe with additional deployments underway. Prediction markets have transitioned from experimental niche platforms to primary offerings by iGaming operators.

Analysts forecast leading prediction platforms will handle roughly $1 trillion in annual trading volume by 2030, up from about $10 billion today. Revenue, meanwhile, could rise to $10 billion+ by 2030.

TRUEiGTECH’s decision to build prediction market software and platforms at this juncture will certainly prove useful for business owners and operators looking to enter the industry with the right product. 

Operators are increasingly drawn to this segment because it offers:

  • A “bet-on-anything” model, enabling markets across business, finance, entertainment, politics, and emerging trends.
  • Faster entry compared to traditional sportsbooks, especially for existing iGaming operators with established infrastructure.
  • Early-mover advantage in a category that is still taking shape globally.
  • Strong momentum in the U.S. market & across the globe, where demand for event-driven participation continues to accelerate.

TRUEiGTECH Offers Prediction Market Platforms in Multiple Ways

TRUEiGTECH’s co-founder, Prish Kumar, shares the multiple models and solutions available as a part of the company’s prediction market offerings.

“We provide turnkey and bespoke prediction market platform development solutions. Plus, we also offer prediction market clone development and prediction market API integration solutions.”

With TRUEiGTECH, operators can launch prediction markets or extend existing business offerings. By focusing on flexibility and scalability, TRUEiGTECH aims to position prediction markets as an accessible expansion path rather than a complex standalone venture.

With this launch, TRUEiGTECH enters the prediction market space as an infrastructure provider focused on enabling operators to build and launch regulation-ready prediction platforms in the USA, Europe and other regulated markets. 

About TRUEiGTECH

TRUEiGTECH is a software development company which specializes in enterprise-grade betting and trading infrastructure development. The company builds turnkey and custom platforms for;

  • Casino Platform: AI-empowered online casino software featuring multi-game aggregation, player account management (PAM), secure payment systems, and compliance-ready architecture for regulated markets.
  • Sweepstakes Platform: Legally structured online sweepstakes software designed for markets where traditional real-money gaming is restricted, enabling operators to monetize engagement while maintaining regulatory alignment.
  • Sportsbook Software: Comprehensive sportsbook software solutions featuring advanced odds management, robust risk control tools, real-time in-play betting capabilities, and scalable architecture designed for seamless multi-jurisdiction operations.
  • Casino Games: Responsive casino and slot games, with custom gaming content developed through expert casino game development processes, optimized for performance, player retention, and seamless integration into existing gaming platforms.
  • Lottery Platforms: Advanced lottery software solutions supporting draw-based, instant win, and hybrid formats, with capabilities for retail POS integration, ticket management, and regulatory reporting.

TRUEiGTECH’s iGaming solutions are built for globally regulated markets, including the USA, Europe, LATAM, and the UK. 

Contact

Head of Marketing

Prish K

TRUEiGTECH

[email protected]

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