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Sporttrade
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Sporttrade Inc.
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2018
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersCamden, United States
HQ citystring
Camden
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
sports betting exchange, central limit order book, prediction markets platform, derivatives exchange technology, mobile sports trading app
Industry1 code
1Exchange Odds, Pricing, Trading Tools & APIs
CodeMPAEAIAGPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Securities and Commodity Exchanges523210
  • Other Gambling Industries713290
SIC code2 codes
  • Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services6200
  • Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers6221
Product category
Sports Betting Exchange Platform
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Commission on Net Winnings
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Sporttrade charges a 2% commission on net winnings only, unlike traditional sportsbooks which embed a 4.5-5% vig (house edge) into odds. This results in better payout pricing for customers while generating revenue on winning positions.

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2CFTC-Registered Exchange and Clearing Fees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Upon receiving CFTC approval (anticipated 2026), Sporttrade will operate as a federally regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization, enabling institutional participation and a broader revenue model under federal oversight.

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Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details2 tiers
1Standard consumer trading platform with commission-based pricing
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Approximately 2% commission charged on net winnings only. No commission charged on losing bets. Main lines priced at approximately -105 (vs -110 industry standard). $5 more payout on a $100 winning bet at -110 odds compared to traditional sportsbooks.

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2LiquiBoost VIP Brokerage Service for high-volume players
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Limits upwards of $100k at great prices within minutes for qualifying high-volume players. Premium brokerage service for players seeking higher limits.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1LiquiBoost
Description

VIP brokerage service offered by Sporttrade providing high-limit trading up to $100k at favorable prices within minutes for players seeking higher limits.

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Core offering1 text field

Sporttrade operates a sports trading exchange where participants buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes via a central limit order book, with multiple competing market makers providing liquidity. The platform charges approximately 2% commission on net winnings, offers probability-based percent odds, instant in-play bet acceptance, and the ability to trade in and out of positions before game conclusion.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • Main lines priced at approximately -105 vs industry standard -110, delivering $5 more on a $100 winning bet
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Sporttrade is a Philadelphia-based fintech company operating a single sports trading exchange platform that differentiates itself from traditional sportsbooks by functioning as a marketplace with a central limit order book. The core product enables users to buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes with probability-based pricing (0-100 scale), instant in-play betting, limit orders, and the ability to trade in and out of positions. Key supporting features include LiquiBoost (VIP brokerage service for high limits exceeding $100k), GTX (limit order timer feature), and partnerships with SIG Sports Analytics for enhanced liquidity. The platform operates under both state gaming licenses (NJ, CO, IA, AZ, VA) and has submitted for federal CFTC registration as a DCM and DCO. Sporttrade exited online sports betting markets as of May 25, 2026 to pursue federal CFTC regulation.

Product and service2 records
1Sporttrade Platform
CategorySports Trading Exchange Platform
Description

A mobile-first sports trading exchange where participants buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes via a central limit order book. Features multiple competing market makers providing liquidity, instant in-play bet acceptance, probability-based percent odds (0-100 scale), limit orders, and the ability to trade in and out of positions before game conclusion. Charges approximately 2% commission on net winnings. Targeted at individual sports bettors and high-volume traders.

2LiquiBoost VIP Brokerage Service
CategoryVIP Brokerage Service
Description

VIP brokerage sub-brand of Sporttrade offering high-limit sports trading with limits upwards of $100k at premium pricing, accessible within minutes for qualified high-volume players via direct outreach and concierge onboarding.

Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership9 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2024-10-21
Description

Sporttrade offers OddsJam promotional partnership: new customers using code ODDSJAM who place $100 in bets receive 1 free month of OddsJam subscription (valued at $80). OddsJam provides positive EV betting tools and odds comparison.

2ShotQualityBets
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2024-10-21
Description

Sporttrade partnership with ShotQualityBets: customers who place a $10 bet on any basketball outcome receive 1 free month of ShotQualityBets (valued at $50). SQB provides data-powered basketball predictions.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2024-10-21
Description

Sporttrade partnership with OddsPulse: customers using code PULSE who place $100 in bets get 1 free month OR $300 in bets get 3 free months of OddsPulse Premium (valued at up to $300). OddsPulse provides a browser extension for real-time arbitrage calculations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2024-10-21
Description

Sporttrade partnership with DarkHorse Odds: customers using code DHO who place $100 in bets receive 1 free month of DarkHorse Odds (valued at $30). DarkHorse Odds provides matched betting and arbitrage software.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2024-09-26
Description

Sporttrade partnered with the Quechan Tribe of the Ft. Yuma Indian Reservation for market access in Arizona. The tribal partnership enables Sporttrade to operate as a statewide mobile sports betting platform in Arizona, providing economic benefits for the tribe.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2024-05-02
Description

Strategic partnership with Wild Rose Entertainment (owner of Wild Rose Casino & Hotel, Clinton, Iowa) for market access in Iowa. Brian Diver, President of Wild Rose Entertainment, described the collaboration as representing 'the future of gaming.'

Strategic tierSupportingTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-03-04
Description

Sporttrade partnered with Birches Health, a New York-based behavioral health services provider offering online counseling and resources to gambling addicts. Birches Health's information and services are prominently featured within the Sporttrade app. The partnership was announced during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2023-08-29
Description

Strategic partnership with GF Gaming (and Easy Street Casino) for market access in Colorado. Roger Brown, General Manager of GF Gaming, stated the partnership brings Sporttrade's superior odds experience to Colorado bettors.

Strategic tierSupportingTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2021-12-15
Description

Xpoint provides geolocation technology embedded within all Sporttrade digital platforms to ensure all transactions comply with state and federal regulations. This is a critical regulatory compliance technology partnership.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeEmerging player
Description

U.S.-based sports prediction market / sweepstakes-style platform targeting retail bettors; emerging competitor pursuing peer-to-peer pricing in U.S. sports betting.

TypeDirect peer
Description

CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange operating event contracts; comparable exchange-grade infrastructure and crypto-native user base overlapping with Sporttrade's pivot into federal prediction markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based betting exchange using a CLOB with competing market makers — analogous technology stack, customer base, and value proposition to Sporttrade, though primarily serving European markets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest U.S. online sportsbook operating across 25+ states with sportsbook-style vig model; broad incumbent Sporttrade has competed against in state-licensed markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Original global sports betting exchange operated by Flutter Entertainment; the archetype for the CLOB exchange model that Sporttrade replicates for U.S. sports bettors.

TypeDirect peer
Description

CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market for event contracts including sports; the regulatory and product analogue Sporttrade is positioning to compete with under its DCM/DCO pivot.

TypeDirect peer
Description

New Jersey-based sports betting exchange operating a peer-to-peer order book with market makers, named alongside Sporttrade in EKG's U.S. Sports Betting App Rankings. Closest direct competitor in U.S. sports exchange model.

TypeEmerging player
Description

U.S. micro-betting focused platform combining exchange and sportsbook mechanics; partial overlap with Sporttrade's in-play, instant-execution positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Leading U.S. online sportsbook with national reach and large promotional spend; sets the competitive baseline Sporttrade must outperform on price to gain user share.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Sports betting exchange app named alongside Sporttrade and Prophet Exchange in EKG rankings; overlapping exchange-style sports product targeting similar retail bettors.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat6 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers2 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration1 record

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature7 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles4 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance4 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds4 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors8 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sporttrade

Sports Betting Exchange Platformgetsporttrade.com

Sporttrade firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Sporttrade
Legal name
Sporttrade Inc.
Website
https://getsporttrade.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2018
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Sporttrade industry classification

Industry
Product category
Sports Betting Exchange Platform
NAICS
Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210), Other Gambling Industries (713290)
SIC
Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)
akta.pro primary industry
Exchange Odds, Pricing, Trading Tools & APIs (MPAEAIAG)

Keywords

  • Sports betting exchange
  • Central limit order book
  • Prediction markets platform
  • Derivatives exchange technology
  • Mobile sports trading app

Where Sporttrade is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Camden
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Sporttrade business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Commission on Net Winnings: Sporttrade charges a 2% commission on net winnings only, unlike traditional sportsbooks which embed a 4.5-5% vig (house edge) into odds. This results in better payout pricing for customers while generating revenue on winning positions.
  2. CFTC-Registered Exchange and Clearing Fees: Upon receiving CFTC approval (anticipated 2026), Sporttrade will operate as a federally regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization, enabling institutional participation and a broader revenue model under federal oversight.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goStandard consumer trading platform with commission-based pricing
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goLiquiBoost VIP Brokerage Service for high-volume players

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Sporttrade product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sporttrade operates a sports trading exchange where participants buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes via a central limit order book, with multiple competing market makers providing liquidity. The platform charges approximately 2% commission on net winnings, offers probability-based percent odds, instant in-play bet acceptance, and the ability to trade in and out of positions before game conclusion.

Product overview

Sporttrade is a Philadelphia-based fintech company operating a single sports trading exchange platform that differentiates itself from traditional sportsbooks by functioning as a marketplace with a central limit order book. The core product enables users to buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes with probability-based pricing (0-100 scale), instant in-play betting, limit orders, and the ability to trade in and out of positions. Key supporting features include LiquiBoost (VIP brokerage service for high limits exceeding $100k), GTX (limit order timer feature), and partnerships with SIG Sports Analytics for enhanced liquidity. The platform operates under both state gaming licenses (NJ, CO, IA, AZ, VA) and has submitted for federal CFTC registration as a DCM and DCO. Sporttrade exited online sports betting markets as of May 25, 2026 to pursue federal CFTC regulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • LiquiBoost: VIP brokerage service offered by Sporttrade providing high-limit trading up to $100k at favorable prices within minutes for players seeking higher limits.
  • GTX
  • Trade Upp

Products and services

  • Sporttrade Platform A mobile-first sports trading exchange where participants buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes via a central limit order book. Features multiple competing market makers providing liquidity, instant in-play bet acceptance, probability-based percent odds (0-100 scale), limit orders, and the ability to trade in and out of positions before game conclusion. Charges approximately 2% commission on net winnings. Targeted at individual sports bettors and high-volume traders.
  • LiquiBoost VIP Brokerage Service VIP brokerage sub-brand of Sporttrade offering high-limit sports trading with limits upwards of $100k at premium pricing, accessible within minutes for qualified high-volume players via direct outreach and concierge onboarding.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Main lines priced at approximately -105 vs industry standard -110, delivering $5 more on a $100 winning bet
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Sporttrade

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Sporttrade technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Sporttrade partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

  • OddsJamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2024Sporttrade offers OddsJam promotional partnership: new customers using code ODDSJAM who place $100 in bets receive 1 free month of OddsJam subscription (valued at $80). OddsJam provides positive EV betting tools and odds comparison.
  • ShotQualityBetsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2024Sporttrade partnership with ShotQualityBets: customers who place a $10 bet on any basketball outcome receive 1 free month of ShotQualityBets (valued at $50). SQB provides data-powered basketball predictions.
  • OddsPulseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2024Sporttrade partnership with OddsPulse: customers using code PULSE who place $100 in bets get 1 free month OR $300 in bets get 3 free months of OddsPulse Premium (valued at up to $300). OddsPulse provides a browser extension for real-time arbitrage calculations.
  • DarkHorse OddsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2024Sporttrade partnership with DarkHorse Odds: customers using code DHO who place $100 in bets receive 1 free month of DarkHorse Odds (valued at $30). DarkHorse Odds provides matched betting and arbitrage software.
  • Quechan Tribe of the Ft. Yuma Indian ReservationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 September 2024Sporttrade partnered with the Quechan Tribe of the Ft. Yuma Indian Reservation for market access in Arizona. The tribal partnership enables Sporttrade to operate as a statewide mobile sports betting platform in Arizona, providing economic benefits for the tribe.
  • Wild Rose Casino & Hotel, ClintoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 May 2024Strategic partnership with Wild Rose Entertainment (owner of Wild Rose Casino & Hotel, Clinton, Iowa) for market access in Iowa. Brian Diver, President of Wild Rose Entertainment, described the collaboration as representing 'the future of gaming.'
  • Birches HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024Sporttrade partnered with Birches Health, a New York-based behavioral health services provider offering online counseling and resources to gambling addicts. Birches Health's information and services are prominently featured within the Sporttrade app. The partnership was announced during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
  • GF GamingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 August 2023Strategic partnership with GF Gaming (and Easy Street Casino) for market access in Colorado. Roger Brown, General Manager of GF Gaming, stated the partnership brings Sporttrade's superior odds experience to Colorado bettors.
  • XpointsupportingTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2021Xpoint provides geolocation technology embedded within all Sporttrade digital platforms to ensure all transactions comply with state and federal regulations. This is a critical regulatory compliance technology partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Sporttrade competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

  • Novig: U.S.-based sports prediction market / sweepstakes-style platform targeting retail bettors; emerging competitor pursuing peer-to-peer pricing in U.S. sports betting.
  • Betr: U.S. micro-betting focused platform combining exchange and sportsbook mechanics; partial overlap with Sporttrade's in-play, instant-execution positioning.
  • Mojo: Sports betting exchange app named alongside Sporttrade and Prophet Exchange in EKG rankings; overlapping exchange-style sports product targeting similar retail bettors.

Direct peers

  • Polymarket: CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange operating event contracts; comparable exchange-grade infrastructure and crypto-native user base overlapping with Sporttrade's pivot into federal prediction markets.
  • Smarkets: UK-based betting exchange using a CLOB with competing market makers — analogous technology stack, customer base, and value proposition to Sporttrade, though primarily serving European markets.
  • Betfair: Original global sports betting exchange operated by Flutter Entertainment; the archetype for the CLOB exchange model that Sporttrade replicates for U.S. sports bettors.
  • Kalshi: CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market for event contracts including sports; the regulatory and product analogue Sporttrade is positioning to compete with under its DCM/DCO pivot.
  • Prophet Exchange: New Jersey-based sports betting exchange operating a peer-to-peer order book with market makers, named alongside Sporttrade in EKG's U.S. Sports Betting App Rankings. Closest direct competitor in U.S. sports exchange model.

Broad incumbents

  • DraftKings: Largest U.S. online sportsbook operating across 25+ states with sportsbook-style vig model; broad incumbent Sporttrade has competed against in state-licensed markets.
  • FanDuel: Leading U.S. online sportsbook with national reach and large promotional spend; sets the competitive baseline Sporttrade must outperform on price to gain user share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Sporttrade social profiles

Digital presence

Sporttrade compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

Sporttrade financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Sporttrade leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Sporttrade subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Sporttrade funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sporttrade M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Sporttrade

What does Sporttrade do?

Sporttrade operates a sports trading exchange where participants buy and sell listed contracts on sports outcomes via a central limit order book, with multiple competing market makers providing liquidity. The platform charges approximately 2% commission on net winnings, offers probability-based percent odds, instant in-play bet acceptance, and the ability to trade in and out of positions before game conclusion.

Is Sporttrade a public or private company?

Sporttrade is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Sporttrade founded?

Sporttrade was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Sporttrade based?

Sporttrade is headquartered in Camden, United States, in the North America region.

How does Sporttrade make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Commission on Net Winnings are the primary driver. The others are CFTC-Registered Exchange and Clearing Fees.

Who are Sporttrade's main competitors?

Emerging players on record are Novig, Betr and Mojo. Direct peers are Polymarket, Smarkets, Betfair, Kalshi and Prophet Exchange. Broad incumbents are DraftKings and FanDuel.

Does Sporttrade have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sporttrade.

What industry is Sporttrade in?

Sporttrade's product category is Sports Betting Exchange Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAEAIAG, Exchange Odds, Pricing, Trading Tools & APIs. Its NAICS code is 523210 and its SIC code is 6200.

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BetarizonaArizona Sports Betting License Deadline: What's NextThe Arizona Department of Gaming has opened applications for six new sports betting licenses following Sporttrade's exit from the market. The state maintains a cap of 20 total licenses, split between tribal operators and professional sports franchises, with niche or regional players expected to fill the vacancies. New entrants are anticipated to bring aggressive promotional offers to bettors once approved.BetarizonaSporttrade Exits Arizona, Opening New Sports Betting LicenseSporttrade is exiting the Arizona sports betting market less than a year after its launch, shifting its strategic focus to prediction markets under federal CFTC oversight. This departure leaves the Quechan Tribe's mobile event wagering license available for new applicants as the Arizona Department of Gaming prepares to reopen its application window in late June 2026.Tech InsiderSportsbooks vs Betting Exchanges: 4.5% Vig vs 2% (2026)This article compares fixed-odds sportsbooks and peer-to-peer betting exchanges in the US sports betting market as of May 2026, finding that sportsbooks charge 4.5-5% vig built into prices while exchanges charge 2-5% commission on net winnings only, with exchanges delivering 5-15 American point better pricing on identical events after commission. Exchange-style platforms remain restricted to approximately 5-6 US states (Sporttrade in NJ, CO, AZ, IA, TN; Prophet Exchange in NJ and OH) while sportsbooks operate in roughly 35 states, with DraftKings and FanDuel holding approximately 70% combined handle share.TradingViewInside the Prediction Markets: Polymarket Pushes Abroad as Sporttrade Drops SportsbooksPrediction market platforms are rapidly expanding into new distribution channels while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape: Polymarket is pushing into international markets including India and Japan despite regulatory pushback, Sporttrade is abandoning state sportsbook licenses to seek CFTC registration as a federally regulated derivatives exchange, and the SEC has delayed proposed prediction market ETFs from Roundhill, GraniteShares, and Bitwise pending further review on valuation, manipulation, and retail suitability concerns.Financial and Business NewsInside the Prediction Markets: Polymarket Pushes Abroad as Sporttrade Drops SportsbooksPrediction market operators are expanding across multiple fronts—international markets, federal derivatives registration, and ETF distribution—faster than regulators can establish a coherent framework. Polymarket continues onboarding users in India despite a federal ban and hired a local representative in Japan to seek formal authorization by 2030, while Sporttrade is shutting down sportsbook operations in five U.S. states to apply for CFTC registration as a derivatives exchange and clearinghouse. The SEC has opened a public comment process for prediction market ETFs from Roundhill, GraniteShares, and Bitwise, delaying products that would bring event contracts into standard brokerage and retirement accounts, raising questions about investor protection and market manipulation.IgamingtodaySporttrade to Withdraw From US Online Betting Market Months After Seeking CFTC ApprovalSporttrade announced it will shut down its U.S. sports betting operations, with services ending for New Jersey users on May 25 and fully offline by June 26. This closure comes just three months after the company submitted an application to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a designated contract market. The decision marks a sharp reversal from earlier expansion plans driven by regulatory hurdles and legal gaps in state frameworks.LegalsportsreportSporttrade Exits Betting With Predictions Applications PendingSporttrade is shutting down its sports betting operations in five U.S. states next Monday and directing customers to withdraw funds by late May or June. The company plans to pivot to prediction markets, having submitted applications for designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization status earlier this year. This strategic shift aims to replace its current exchange-based model with a new regulatory framework suitable for prediction trading.GamingintelligenceSporttrade eyes prediction markets after US sports betting exitPhiladelphia-based betting exchange Sporttrade will cease operations in five US states by late May and June as it pivots to the prediction market sector. The company has submitted applications to the CFTC for Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization status to facilitate this strategic shift.YogonetSporttrade to exit US online sports betting markets while awaiting CFTC decisionSporttrade will exit the US online sports betting market, ending operations in licensed states by June 26, 2026, while awaiting a regulatory decision from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company had previously pivoted from state-level gaming regulators to seeking federal oversight as both a Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. This shutdown occurs despite the company's earlier efforts to launch an exchange-style model for sports trading contracts.CDC Gaming ReportsSporttrade leaving U.S. sports betting market – CDC GamingSports betting operator Sporttrade announced on 15 May that it will cease wagering operations in the U.S. market by 25 May, with user withdrawal deadlines varying by state through June. The company did not provide a specific reason for the closure but has previously cited struggles with growing competition, particularly from prediction markets. Sporttrade teased a potential rebrand and indicated that users should stay tuned for future developments.