DATA.BET Posts Esports GGR Gains, Launches Prediction Markets
The B2B supplier reports sharp Q1 GGR growth in esports and confirms a prediction markets product is in rollout.
DATA.BET recorded a sharp rise in esports GGR and turnover in Q1 2026, the company disclosed to iGaming Business at iGB L!VE this week, while also confirming a prediction markets product rollout is underway.
DATA.BET in 2026: Sharp esports GGR rise, prediction markets product rollout
Why It Matters
Esports betting remains one of the fastest-growing verticals in sportsbook solutions, and DATA.BET's Q1 results signal the segment is converting audience growth into measurable revenue. For operators evaluating B2B sportsbook suppliers, a provider showing demonstrable GGR momentum — not just traffic — carries meaningful due diligence weight. The prediction markets expansion is significant: that product category is attracting regulatory attention and operator investment across multiple jurisdictions in 2026. A supplier combining esports data depth with prediction markets infrastructure could position itself as a differentiated stack for next-generation operators. As always, gambling products carry inherent financial risk for end users.
Context
DATA.BET built its market presence primarily through esports data and odds feeds before expanding into broader sportsbook solutions. "Esports is our heritage," head of sales Otto Bonning told iGaming Business, a framing that positions the Q1 GGR gains as validation of a long-held vertical bet rather than opportunistic pivoting. Prediction markets — where users wager on real-world event outcomes beyond traditional sports — have drawn fresh operator interest as regulatory frameworks in several markets begin to accommodate the format as of August 2026.
What's Next
DATA.BET's immediate milestone is the formal prediction markets product rollout, details of which were not fully disclosed in the iGaming Business interview. Operators tracking B2B supplier capabilities in both esports and prediction markets should monitor the company's product announcements through Q3 2026.
Source: iGaming Business
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