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.
The operator intends to use the funds from Citadel Securities’ recent investment to support its expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives.
The ADG will begin accepting applications for new limited event wagering licenses on August 13, allowing operators to partner with a racetrack or additional wagering facility.
The Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act has garnered support from prediction markets operator Kalshi, with CEO Tarek Mansour present for the proposed bill’s introduction.
Chairman Bean will testify before the US House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development in Washington DC.
Technical assistant Gabriel Perez allegedly won over $100,000 on Kalshi by trading event contracts related to whether specific words, phrases or topics would be said during a public speech.
Light & Wonder President and CEO Matt Wilson addressed the topic at the 47th Annual Gaming Conference, including the ‘massive impact’ of recent political climates and tariff complications.
The prediction market operator announced two partnerships: a worldwide agreement with Dazn and a regional push into Latin America through First.bet, both tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The organization also updated its gambling and games advertisements policy to expand certification requirements to apply to all categories related to the sector.
Users of the prediction markets operator are currently allowed to trade event contracts related to the number of flight delays and cancellations at specific airports located in the US.