From Casino to Prediction Markets: Building a Real-Money Prediction Market Platform for a Licensed Gaming Operator
How Tecpinion helped an Austria-based licensed gaming operator expand beyond traditional casino gaming with a scalable, compliance-ready prediction market platform.
Introduction
An Austria-based licensed gaming operator with an established online casino wanted to enter this emerging space by launching a Polymarket-style, real-money prediction market. The challenge was to build more than a prediction interface—the operator needed a secure financial foundation, flexible payment infrastructure, compliance controls, and scalable cloud architecture capable of supporting high traffic.
Tecpinion built the technical infrastructure needed to bring the concept to life while allowing the prediction market to operate alongside the client's existing casino ecosystem.
The Challenge
The operator needed to introduce real-money prediction markets platform without compromising the security and reliability expected from a licensed gaming business.
The platform had to solve several technical and operational challenges:
Support real-money prediction activity with accurate user balances.
Implement a tamper-proof double-entry financial ledger.
Support bank, card, and cryptocurrency payments.
Provide a platform-owned crypto wallet.
Integrate KYC, AML, and responsible gaming controls.
Handle tens of thousands of concurrent users.
Scale infrastructure according to changing traffic levels.
Work alongside the operator's existing online casino ecosystem.
The core challenge was therefore building a complete financial and technical foundation—not simply developing a prediction market front end.
The Solution
Tecpinion approached the project as a scalable gaming infrastructure initiative, with financial integrity, compliance, payments, and performance built into the architecture from the beginning.
Real-Money Prediction Market
We built a Polymarket-style prediction market platform designed for real-money participation. The architecture supports market-based prediction activities while maintaining secure transaction flows and accurate account balances.Tamper-Proof Double-Entry Ledger
At the financial core of the platform, we implemented a tamper-proof double-entry ledger. This provides a reliable source of truth for financial activity by systematically recording transactions and maintaining accurate account balances—an essential requirement for any real-money gaming platform.Multi-Payment & Crypto Infrastructure
The platform supports bank, card, and cryptocurrency payments, giving users multiple ways to fund their accounts. A platform-owned crypto wallet was also incorporated, providing the operator with dedicated infrastructure for managing supported cryptocurrency transactions, deposits, and withdrawals.KYC, AML & Responsible Gaming
Compliance was integrated into the platform architecture from day one. The solution incorporated KYC, AML, and responsible gaming capabilities, helping create a foundation suitable for managing users and real-money activity within a regulated gaming environment.Scalable AWS Infrastructure Scalable AWS Infrastructure
The platform was deployed using AWS-based elastic infrastructure, allowing resources to scale according to traffic demand. Cloudflare was also incorporated into the infrastructure layer to support traffic management and performance. This architecture was designed to accommodate periods of increased activity while optimizing resource usage during lower-demand periods.Casino Ecosystem Integration
Rather than building the prediction market as an isolated product, Tecpinion developed it alongside the client's existing casino ecosystem. This allowed the operator to expand its product offering while maintaining a connection with its established gaming infrastructure.Visuals
Before vs. After
From a traditional casino platform to an integrated prediction market ecosystem.
| Area | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Online casino | Casino + prediction market |
| Prediction markets | Not available | Real-money prediction platform |
| Ledger | Existing gaming setup | Dedicated double-entry ledger |
| Payments | Existing casino payments | Bank, card & crypto support |
| Crypto | No dedicated prediction-market layer | Platform-owned crypto wallet |
| Compliance | Existing gaming controls | KYC, AML & responsible gaming integrated |
| Infrastructure | Casino-focused | Elastic AWS architecture |
| Scalability | Existing workloads | Designed for tens of thousands of concurrent users |
The Result
- A real-money prediction market experience
- Tamper-proof double-entry accounting
- Bank, card, and crypto payment capabilities
- Platform-owned crypto wallet infrastructure
- KYC and AML capabilities
- Responsible gaming controls
- Elastic AWS infrastructure
- Cloudflare-based traffic management
- Integration with the existing casino ecosystem
- Architecture designed for tens of thousands of concurrent users
Why It Worked
Financial integrity came first. The double-entry ledger established a dependable financial foundation for real-money activity.
Compliance was built into the architecture. KYC, AML, and responsible gaming were considered from the beginning rather than added as afterthoughts.
Scalability was designed from day one. AWS elasticity and high-concurrency architecture prepared the platform for changing traffic patterns.
Payment flexibility improved the platform's reach. Supporting bank, card, and crypto payments gave the operator multiple financial rails.
The solution complemented the existing casino. Instead of replacing the operator's existing ecosystem, the prediction market expanded it.
Key Takeaway
The solution gave the licensed gaming operator a scalable foundation to expand from traditional casino gaming into real-money prediction markets. The platform combines secure financial infrastructure, flexible payments, integrated compliance, and high-concurrency architecture to support a modern, high-volume gaming environment.
Built for real-money prediction markets
Supports market-based prediction activities with secure transaction and balance management.
Financially secure
A tamper-proof double-entry ledger provides a reliable foundation for managing real-money transactions.
Flexible payment infrastructure
Supports bank, card, and cryptocurrency payments, along with a platform-owned crypto wallet.
Compliance-ready
KYC, AML, and responsible gaming capabilities are integrated into the platform architecture.
Built to scale
Elastic AWS infrastructure and high-concurrency architecture support tens of thousands of concurrent users.
Integrated gaming ecosystem
The prediction market works alongside the operator’s existing online casino infrastructure.
Performance-focused infrastructure
Cloudflare and scalable cloud architecture help manage traffic and support consistent platform performance.
About Tecpinion
Tecpinion is a B2B iGaming platform provider offering Custom, Turnkey, and White Label solutions for sportsbooks, casinos, prediction markets, and gaming businesses. Its platforms include sportsbook, casino, payments, KYC, AML, CRM, PAM, responsible gaming, crypto, and third-party integrations. Custom solutions provide greater control and flexibility, while turnkey and white-label platforms enable faster market entry with ready-to-launch infrastructure. Tecpinion combines scalable architecture, flexible technology, and compliance-focused solutions to help gaming operators build and expand their businesses across global markets.
