France blocks Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns
France has blocked access to Polymarket after the regulator classified its offering as illegal gambling, citing concerns over user verification, market integrity and regulatory compliance.
France has blocked access to Polymarket after the regulator classified its offering as illegal gambling, citing concerns over user verification, market integrity and regulatory compliance.
Secretary General Alain Berset has called for a formal integrity dialogue ahead of the 2030 World Cup, citing political interference and the expansion of betting markets during the 2026 tournament.
Super Technologies Chief Global Affairs Officer Borut Petek said the company aims to support stronger industry standards and help create a trusted, well-regulated European gambling market.
1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, shares its five strongest titles from the first half of 2026 by bet count, highlighting player demand for varied mechanics and accessible gameplay.
Kambi’s AI trading system powers record World Cup performance, facilitating the continued evolution of player behavioural trends towards higher-margin products.
Global gambling regulation has shifted from umbrella licences to market-specific compliance, requiring operators to meet local licensing, advertising and player protection requirements.
Operators must submit player, transaction and risk-monitoring records in CSV files under France’s three-year experimental regulatory regime.
The technical update comes as France continues to tighten player-protection controls across licensed gambling channels.
The supplier expects H1 adjusted EBITDA of more than €155m, with US growth and Latin American exposure offsetting UK tax pressure.
The reminder comes as Paris hosts the Esports World Cup, a seven-week event with a $75m prize pool.