Nine European regulators pledge cooperation on unlicensed prediction markets
Gambling authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland said they would deepen cooperation on prediction-market platforms that do not comply with national rules. In a joint statement issued during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the regulators cited risks including round-the-clock access, insufficient age and identity checks, fraud and financial volatility. They said cooperation could include information exchange and action against platforms where necessary.
Cross-border information sharing could increase regulatory scrutiny of prediction-market operators in the nine countries.