Matchbook acquires Betdaq uniting two of the longest-established names in exchange betting

Acquisition deepens Matchbook’s liquidity and underlines its long-term commitment to the exchange model, as peer-to-peer betting grows worldwide Matchbook, the peer-to-peer betting exchange and market technology business, has completed the acquisition of Betdaq. Betdaq, founded by Dermot Desmond in 2000, was among the earliest betting exchanges in the world and has served exchange bettors for over a quarter of a century. The existing Betdaq service, operated by EPS Ltd, will remain open for trading until 21 st October 2026 to allow an orderly transition, with customer accounts open for withdrawals until 4 th November 2026.