ANJ warns prediction-market platforms are illegal in France
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: ANJ (France) ·
Summary
France's ANJ has said prediction-market platforms are not authorised in the country and are treated as illegal gambling sites, adding that leading operators have introduced geoblocking at its request. The regulator cited addictive features similar to online gambling but without the protections of the legal market, and urged users to be cautious.
Why it matters
Prediction-market platforms are not authorised in France and are treated as illegal gambling sites, with leading operators geoblocking at the ANJ's request.
Cite as: SectorWire, “ANJ warns prediction-market platforms are illegal in France”, 24 February 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/anj-warns-prediction-market-platforms-are-illegal-in-france/
Key facts
- Parties
- Polymarket, Kalshi · ANJ
- Market
- France