ADI Predictstreet has launched a new prediction market platform tailored for football enthusiasts to make real-time forecasts on matches leading up to the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The platform, which became operational on June 8, initially began in Gibraltar and is now available in 23 U.S. states via a co-branded World Cup Hub with Fanatics Markets. The initiative is supported by the Abu Dhabi-based blockchain provider ADI Chain.
With plans to expand into additional jurisdictions through partnerships with compliant strategic entities, ADI Predictstreet is adopting a methodical, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction approach to ensure adherence to local legal and regulatory standards.
The platform allows users to fund their accounts using both fiat currencies and digital assets, and it can be accessed on mobile devices and desktops. It features live streaming in conjunction with match data providers and has a “near real-time” prediction settlement engine that permits users to place and resolve bets as games unfold.
Dimitrios Psarrakis, CEO of ADI Predictstreet, expressed pride in the launch, stating, “ADI Predictstreet was created to redefine how fans engage with live events. As we go live ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, we are proud to deliver a secure, regulated and globally scalable platform that combines technology, prediction markets and real-time participation at an unprecedented level.”
Significantly, ADI Predictstreet is the first consumer application developed on ADI Chain, designed as an institutional-grade Layer 2 blockchain infrastructure that is compliance-ready. ADI foresees this technology not only facilitating sports prediction markets but also extending to other sectors such as finance, technology, and culture.
A recent partnership with DAZN aims to integrate prediction markets into live sports streaming environments alongside Fanatics Markets, which enhances accessibility in the U.S.
Another milestone was reached in April when ADI Predictstreet became the first prediction market to receive a license in Gibraltar, and it has been recognized as the official prediction market partner for the upcoming World Cup, starting on Thursday. According to Gibraltar’s gambling license register, Predict Street Ltd was licensed as a betting intermediary on March 26 under the 2005 Gambling Act.
This week, WagerWire’s parent company, Wire Industries, received approval in principle to launch its own prediction market within the British overseas territory.
Although prediction markets for sports are not new, ADI Predictstreet’s collaboration with Fanatics Markets is particularly aimed at accommodating the scale of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, set to be the largest tournament ever, hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ADI’s proprietary ADI Chain infrastructure is crafted to handle high user volumes and transaction throughput, critical for the event's success.
A spokesperson for ADI Predictstreet explained that in contrast to traditional betting—where users bet against the house—prediction markets allow participants to trade with one another based on the likelihood of future events, with prices reflecting collective market sentiment. The goal is to facilitate this exchange within a structured and transparent framework, enabling informed predictions rather than mere betting, emphasizing a model that is “data-driven, not chance-driven.” ADI Predictstreet uses official databases to inform its pricing and user participation.
The introduction of ADI Predictstreet in the U.S. comes during a tumultuous period for prediction markets in the country. Recently, Polymarket disconnected from former U.S. Congressman George Santos amid an investigation regarding a wager he made on his attendance at the State of the Union address on February 24.
