Gibraltar has announced regulatory support for prediction markets within its iGaming framework. The jurisdiction aims to maintain its position as a leading gaming hub by integrating new betting formats.
Regulatory Framework and Market Position
The local gaming commission is updating licensing guidelines to accommodate prediction markets, which operate on future event outcomes rather than traditional sports fixtures. The adjustment aligns with industry shifts toward data-driven wagering models. Operators licensed in Gibraltar will be able to offer prediction market products under revised compliance standards. The measures focus on transparency, liquidity management, and consumer protection protocols consistent with existing gambling regulations.Previously, the jurisdiction focused primarily on sports betting and casino verticals. The current framework expansion adds event-based forecasting instruments to the approved product portfolio.