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Czech Finance Ministry lists Polymarket as unauthorised gambling platform

Enforcement & compliance

The Czech Finance Ministry listed Polymarket among unauthorised online gambling sites, stating that its activity falls under online gambling rules and lacks the required national licence. Internet service providers have 15 days to block access for users in the country. The report says the listing starts the blocking procedure under Czech law.

The listing starts a 15-day process for providers to block Czech users’ access to Polymarket.

Earlier fines and penalties by ADM

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 66,000Italian police seize six unauthorised gaming machines in NaplesNot stated
Not namedEUR 253,000ADM and Guardia di Finanza seize 24 gaming machines in TarantoNot stated
PolymarketNot statedRomania’s ONJN rejects Polymarket request to suspend operating restrictionNot stated
Polymarket, LazioNot statedADM blocks Polymarket again in Italy over unauthorised gambling statusNot stated
PolymarketNot statedADM orders blocks on 293 sites, including Polymarket, in ItalyNot stated

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