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.
Authorities in both countries have targeted account networks, payment services and overseas connections used to facilitate illegal football betting during the tournament's closing stages.
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.
The operator intends to use the funds from Citadel Securities’ recent investment to support its expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives.
Gold is currently in his 13th season with the Cardinals and was promoted to Director of College Scouting in June 2025 but has been suspended indefinitely for providing inside information.
The $7bn in fiscal year 2025-2026 gaming revenue represents an increase of 9.6%, while retail slots generated the most revenue during June despite witnessing a fall of 1.3% to $196.6m.
A proposal before Panama's National Assembly would introduce prison terms for clandestine lottery sellers and prison terms of up to eight years for repeat and large-scale offenders.
The Kansspelautoriteit found that a TonyBet advertisement indirectly referenced well-known footballers during its World Cup advertising oversight
A Brazilian influencer and her husband have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged money laundering scheme involving illegal betting platforms and drug trafficking proceeds.
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.