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France blocks Polymarket as prediction markets face global regulatory scrutiny

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France's gambling authority, the ANJ, has ordered internet service providers to block access to the prediction market Polymarket. This action follows a previous ban on financial transactions from French residents, which users circumvented. The ANJ considers Polymarket an illegal gambling site and is imposing stricter measures, including potential fines for advertising unauthorized gambling platforms. Neighboring Spain is also investigating Polymarket and Kalshi for potential gambling law violations, while some US states are enacting bans or filing lawsuits. AI

IMPACT Prediction markets face increasing regulatory pressure globally, potentially impacting their accessibility and growth.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a national government against an AI-adjacent platform. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket

    The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.

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