DGOJ and eight European regulators issue joint warning on prediction markets during FIFA World Cup 2026
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: DGOJ (Spain) ·
Summary
Spain's DGOJ and gambling regulators from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland signed a joint statement on the risks of prediction markets during the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup. The nine authorities said such platforms mostly operate without authorisation in Europe and pledged closer cooperation and enforcement action where national rules are breached.
Why it matters
Nine regulators signed a joint statement saying prediction-market platforms mostly operate without authorisation in Europe, pledging closer cooperation.
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