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United Kingdom · 14 October 2026

Betdaq betting exchange to close on 21 October after Matchbook deal

Triplebet, which runs Matchbook, has acquired the Betdaq brand. The Betdaq exchange stops trading on 21 October 2026.

What was announced

On 14 October 2026 Triplebet Limited, operator of the Matchbook betting exchange, announced it had acquired the Betdaq brand. Betdaq's exchange will stop trading on 21 October 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

What this means for the register

Betdaq's UK licence records remain on the register until the exchange closes and the Gambling Commission register is updated. IRLG will review the records after 21 October and mark any surrendered licences accordingly. Customers with Betdaq balances should follow the operator's own closure instructions.

Sources

  • EU iGaming weekly: EU levy, Entain Q3, Matchbook's Betdaq acquisition — European Gaming, 17 October 2026

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