France's gambling authority has instructed internet providers to block Polymarket.

France

Who

France's gambling authority

What

When

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:22 GMT · 2h 9m ago

Where

France ·

Why

Citing concerns about potential financial losses and manipulative wagers.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This action aligns France with global regulatory efforts to control prediction markets, potentially impacting the accessibility and operation of platforms like Polymarket in other jurisdictions.

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https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3952060-france-moves-to-restrict-polymarket-amid-global-regulatory-scrutiny
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