High Roller Technologies Partners with Crypto.com to Enter the Rapidly Growing Prediction Markets Space

Rhea-AI Summary

High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) announced a binding Letter of Intent with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America for an exclusive partnership to launch event-based prediction markets in the U.S.

The LOI names CDNA, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse, as the provider of event contracts to HighRoller.com customers across finance, entertainment and sports. The parties are targeting a Q1 2026 product launch, subject to execution of definitive agreements. The release cites a third-party estimate of a mature U.S. prediction-market opportunity exceeding $1 trillion in annual trading volume.

Positive

• Binding LOI executed with Crypto.com (CDNA) on Jan 14, 2026
• Targeted product launch in Q1 2026
• Exclusive Crypto.com provision of prediction contracts across channels
• Cites mature-market estimate of >$1 trillion annual trading volume

Negative

• Partnership remains conditional on execution of definitive agreements
• No quantified revenue, fees, or commercial terms disclosed

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News Market Reaction – ROLR

In the Jan 14 session, ROLR gained 436.65%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.

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Market Context

The stock surged +436.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with ...

Analysis

The stock surged +436.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with High Roller’s latest expansion milestone. The stock traded at $3.52, up 17.33%, after news of an exclusive U.S. prediction markets partnership with Crypto.com. This follows a recent $1.0 million private placement and an active $150,000,000 Form S-3 shelf, which together frame both growth optionality and potential future issuance as factors investors have weighed in prior moves.

Key Figures

Estimated market size: $1 Trillion annual trading volume Target launch timing: Q1 2026

Estimated market size

$1 Trillion annual trading volume

Mature U.S. prediction markets estimate cited in release

Target launch timing

Q1 2026

Planned launch of prediction markets product, subject to definitive agreements

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 09

5 events

1. Jan 09

   Strategic investment

   24h Move

   +16.9%

   Private placement raising $1.0M at $2.80 per share.

2. Jan 08

   Sportsbook LOI

   24h Move

   -13.5%

   Non-binding LOI with Altenar for B2B sportsbook platform.

3. Dec 04

   Marketing hires

   24h Move

   -6.8%

   Appointment of new CMO and Director of Marketing.

4. Nov 19

   Conference participation

   24h Move

   -1.4%

   Benchmark conference participation highlighting 2026 growth plans.

5. Nov 12

   COO appointment

   24h Move

   -0.4%

   New COO with extensive gaming and regulatory experience.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

prediction markets, event contracts, cftc-registered exchange and clearinghouse, letter of intent, +2 more

6 terms

prediction markets technical

"to power event-based Prediction Markets, with a Mature Market Estimated..."

Prediction markets are exchanges where people buy and sell contracts that pay out based on the outcome of a future event, effectively turning collective beliefs into a price that reflects the market’s estimated probability. Like a sports betting line or a crowd-sourced weather forecast, they aggregate diverse information and sentiment into a single, continuously updated signal that investors can use to gauge market expectations, inform timing, assess risk, or construct hedges.

event contracts technical

"The events contracts will be offered by CDNA, a CFTC-registered exchange..."

Contracts whose payment or settlement depends solely on whether a specific, predefined event happens or not — for example a drug approval, a corporate takeover, a loan default, or a weather disaster. Think of them like a focused bet or insurance policy: investors can use them to take a targeted position, hedge exposure, or speculate on an outcome without owning the underlying company, and their results can rapidly change an investor’s gains, losses and risk profile when the event occurs.

cftc-registered exchange and clearinghouse regulatory

"CDNA, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse and affiliate of Crypto.com..."

A CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse is a U.S.-approved marketplace for trading futures, options or swaps (the exchange) together with an independent organization that settles and guarantees those trades (the clearinghouse). Think of the exchange as a supervised marketplace and the clearinghouse as a trusted cashier who holds funds and makes sure both sides of a deal are paid; registration means federal oversight, standard rules and lower risk that a trade won’t be completed as promised, which helps investors assess safety and reliability.

letter of intent regulatory

"announced it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) with Crypto.com..."

A letter of intent is a document that shows an agreement in principle between parties to work towards a future deal or transaction. It outlines their intentions and key terms, acting like a roadmap before a formal contract is signed. For investors, it signals serious interest and helps clarify expectations early in the process.

derivatives financial

"with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (“CDNA”), for an exclusive partnership..."

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, currency or interest rate. Investors use them to hedge against risk, to speculate on future price moves, or to gain exposure without owning the asset — like buying insurance or placing a leveraged bet — so they can both protect portfolios and magnify gains or losses, affecting risk and market liquidity.

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event-based prediction markets technical

"for an exclusive partnership to launch an event-based prediction markets product..."

Event-based prediction markets are platforms where people buy and sell contracts that pay out based on the outcome of a specific event, so the market price acts like a crowd-sourced probability or forecast. For investors they matter because these prices can quickly summarize collective expectations about things such as earnings beats, regulatory approvals, or macro events, serving as a real-time signal or a way to hedge or take a position—like using a crowd’s weather forecast to plan your day.

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The binding strategic partnership agreement with Crypto.com to power event-based Prediction Markets, with a Mature Market Estimated to exceed $1 Trillion in annual trading volume¹

Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Roller Technologies, Inc. (“High Roller”) (NYSE: ROLR), operator of the award-winning, premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, today announced it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (“CDNA”), for an exclusive partnership to launch an event-based prediction markets product in the United States of America.

The events contracts will be offered by CDNA, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse and affiliate of Crypto.com, to customers through HighRoller.com. The partnership will offer people the opportunity to trade event contracts across markets including finance, entertainment, and sports, through a legal, engaging, and user-friendly platform.

“We’re thrilled to bring High Roller to the USA through this strategic partnership with Crypto.com,” commented Seth Young, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller. “Pairing the massive appeal of prediction markets with our strong distribution capabilities is an incredibly exciting opportunity, and we’re looking forward to introducing our premium experience to consumers across the country.”

“Crypto.com is a leader in prediction markets and we are thrilled to expand access to event contracts through innovative partnerships, including with High Roller,” said Travis McGhee, Global Head of Predictions at Crypto.com. “Together with High Roller, we are proclaiming customers with a safe and regulated platform to trade on outcomes in sports and entertainment."

The partnership remains subject to the execution of definitive agreements, which will include customary representations, warranties, conditions, covenants, and other provisions consistent with transactions of this nature, and there can be no assurance the parties will reach definitive agreements. Subject to the execution of definitive agreements, the parties are targeting a product launch in Q1 2026, featuring Crypto.com as the exclusive provider of Prediction Contracts across High Roller distribution channels.

¹ https://next.io/news/betting/ekg-projects-1tn-annual-us-prediction-market-volume/

About High Roller Technologies, Inc.

High Roller Technologies, Inc. is a leading global online gaming operator known for its innovative casino brands, High Roller and Fruta, listed under the ticker ROLR on the NYSE. The Company delivers a cutting-edge real-money online casino platform that is intuitive and user-friendly. With a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 premium games from more than 90 leading game providers, High Roller Technologies serves a global customer base, offering an immersive and engaging gaming experience in the rapidly expanding multi-billion iGaming industry. The online casino features enhanced search engine optimization, machine learning, seamless direct API integrations, faster load times, and superior scalability.

As an award-winning operator, High Roller Technologies continues to redefine the future of market engagement through innovation, performance, and a commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit the High Roller Technologies, Inc. investor relations website, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet^™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA) is an affiliate of Crypto.com and is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization; CDNA offers the trading of prediction market contracts, as well as economic and cryptocurrency event contracts.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include such factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and throughout Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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What did High Roller (ROLR) announce on January 14, 2026 regarding Crypto.com?

High Roller announced a binding LOI with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America for an exclusive U.S. prediction markets partnership.

When is High Roller targeting the launch of the prediction markets product (ROLR)?

The companies are targeting a Q1 2026 product launch, subject to definitive agreements.

Will Crypto.com be the exclusive provider of prediction contracts on HighRoller.com (ROLR)?

Yes; the LOI specifies Crypto.com as the exclusive provider of prediction contracts across High Roller distribution channels.

Is the High Roller–Crypto.com partnership final and guaranteed (ROLR)?

No; the partnership is subject to execution of definitive agreements and there is no assurance they will be reached.

What market size does the announcement cite for U.S. prediction markets (ROLR)?

The release cites a third-party estimate of a mature U.S. prediction-market volume exceeding $1 trillion annually.