Catie Di Stefano

Before she ever covered a prediction market, Catie Di Stefano cut her teeth in one of Europe's toughest regulated gambling hubs — Malta, starting at Betsson Group and rising through nearly five years at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to B2C Group VIP Manager, including a 2018 move to Marbella, Spain to lead the launch of Hard Rock Online Casino and Sportsbook after the repeal of PASPA. An independent consultancy followed, spanning brands across Europe and the US, including a later licensed engagement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, and she has been named to multiple iGamingExpress industry rankings. She has spoken on international markets at SBC Summit Barcelona 2022 ("Emerging markets: spreading the word", alongside Futbol Sites and Gambling.com Group) and iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2025 (localisation strategies for Latin America and Africa), and contributed to OddsGate's 2025 Latin America trends guide. Fifteen years on from Malta, she covers the World Cup and international football prediction markets full-time.

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Guides

Spain's 2026 World Cup Victory: Review & Prediction Markets

Spain, the reigning European champions, won the 2026 World Cup. We review their journey and how prediction markets tracked their chances from Group H to their triumph.

Catie Di Stefano May 21, 2026

Guides

Brazil at the 2026 World Cup — Round of 16 Exit, Market Recap

Brazil lost 2–1 to Norway in the Round of 16 on 6 July after entering the knockouts priced near 15% to win the tournament. The clearest overprice of 2026.

Catie Di Stefano May 21, 2026

Guides

How to Trade the World Cup on Polymarket: A Retrospective

Looking back at Polymarket's role in the 2026 World Cup, from funding to final market resolutions.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

How to Trade the World Cup on Kalshi: A Post-Tournament Review

We look back at how traders navigated Kalshi's prediction markets during the 2026 World Cup, from account setup to managing positions.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

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Kalshi vs Polymarket for World Cup 2026: Post-Tournament Review

A retrospective comparison of Kalshi and Polymarket's performance during the 2026 World Cup, analyzing outrights, group stage, knockout, player props, and more.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

World Cup 2026 Dark Horses: Morocco, Norway, Paraguay's Runs

The 2026 World Cup saw Morocco, Norway, and Paraguay make surprising runs into the quarterfinals, challenging the favorites before their eventual eliminations. This article looks back at their performances and market reactions.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

2026 World Cup Host Nations: USA, Canada, Mexico Final Runs

The 2026 World Cup concluded on July 19, 2026. We look back at how the co-hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico performed and what their runs taught us about prediction markets.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket: Results & Review

The 2026 World Cup concluded with Spain winning the title. Explore the full knockout bracket results, from the Round of 32 shocks to the final match, and how prediction markets reacted.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

World Cup 2026 Group Stage Prediction Markets Review

A post-tournament analysis of World Cup 2026 group stage prediction markets and the trading edges that played out.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé's Historic Win & Market Analysis

Kylian Mbappé made history by winning his second consecutive Golden Boot. We analyze how prediction markets tracked the top scorer race.

Catie Di Stefano May 15, 2026

Guides

How to Use Kalshi for Football: From Signup to First Trade

Kalshi lists match-winner and tournament contracts on international and club football. Here's how to open an account, claim trade $25, get $25 with code WCPREDICTS and place your first football trade.

Catie Di Stefano May 14, 2026

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World Cup 2026 Favorites: Kalshi and Polymarket Post-Tournament Review

The 2026 World Cup has concluded with Spain as champions. We look back at how prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket priced the teams and how market sentiment evolved.

Catie Di Stefano May 14, 2026