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ANJ orders French internet providers to block Polymarket

Enforcement & compliance

France's ANJ ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket in France, reportedly concluding that its activity falls under the country's regulated gambling laws. The regulator also warned that promoting betting odds or markets to French audiences may constitute illegal advertising, with penalties of up to €100,000. The investigation began in late 2024, and the platform received more than 578,000 visits from France in June.

Operators and affiliates reaching French audiences face a stated risk of advertising penalties of up to €100,000.

Earlier fines and penalties by ANJ

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedGRAI prepares High Court action against unnamed prediction-market operatorNot stated
PolymarketNot statedANJ orders Polymarket blocking as Ireland starts prediction-market proceedingsNot stated
Polymarket, Adventure One QSS, IncNot statedANJ orders Polymarket blocked in France over unauthorised betting offerNot stated
PolymarketNot statedFrance’s ANJ orders ISPs to block Polymarket websiteNot stated
Not named572,799ANJ imposes $572,799 penalty on unnamed online betting operatorNot stated

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