Geofencing Is Cracking Under Prediction Markets
GeoComply lost its key patent in 2024. A single vendor holding 90% of US betting's core infrastructure is a regulatory risk.
Technology
Platforms, payments, and the technology reshaping how betting and gaming work.
Prediction markets and sportsbooks are converging on the same bettors
Kalshi and Polymarket's US surge is pulling volumefrom traditional sportsbooks, with operators now competing on event liquidity and pricing precision rather than sports exclusivity.
GeoComply's geolocation monopoly on US sportsbooks is showing cracks
With over 90% market share, GeoComply's patent losses and competitor undercutting are exposing the fragility of a single-vendor reliance in US sports betting infrastructure.
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Digitain Supplies Silkbet's UK Sportsbook Platform
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Veikkaus Names Chris Armes EVP of Gaming Technologies
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FanDuel Extends 13-Year GeoComply Partnership
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Relax Gaming Adds Imagine Live to Powered By Relax
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