France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket on 16 July 2026. The regulator said the site was promoting gambling and illegal betting; the block will remain while the platform is non-compliant with French betting-market standards.
The order restricts Polymarket’s access to users in France while the regulator considers its services non-compliant.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | Not stated | ANJ orders French internet providers to block Polymarket | Not stated | |
| Not named | 572,799 | ANJ imposes $572,799 penalty on unnamed online betting operator | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 500,000 | ANJ imposes €500,000 fine for duty-of-care failures | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 15,000 | ANJ sanctions commission issues warnings and fines over return-to-player breaches | Not stated |
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The Czech Ministry of Finance added Kalshi to its list of unauthorised gambling providers on 30 September, according to a report. Czech law requires internet service providers to block listed platforms within 15 days, meaning access to Kalshi is due to be blocked from 15 October 2026.
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New York filed an illegal gambling lawsuit against Polymarket, the state's complaint alleging that the company runs a gambling business without a New York gaming license. Polymarket's response was to shift the matter into federal court, and the company brought a separate action of its own against New York gaming officials.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul filed a lawsuit against QCX LLC, which operates as Polymarket US, on 23 September, alleging unlicensed gambling in the state. The officials seek to stop operations, recover gains and obtain user compensation and a penalty tied to three times the revenue from the challenged conduct. These are allegations and requested remedies, not a court ruling.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog and Robinhood to comply with state sports wagering laws or stop offering sports event contracts in Missouri. The companies have 30 days to confirm compliance; the state says the contracts require Missouri Gaming Commission licences, and Robinhood disputes the state’s position.
Stake blocked users in Ireland following discussions with GRAI. GRAI said it was working with operators that had restricted access to arrange refunds of customer deposits.