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ONJN blacklists Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling in Romania

Enforcement & compliance

Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) placed Polymarket on its blacklist for unlicensed gambling, reportedly citing activity during recent elections. The authority said the platform’s election-period transactions exceeded $600 million for presidential contests and $15 million for Bucharest local elections, and classified its service as betting that requires authorisation.

The blacklist signals that Polymarket is treated as an unauthorised betting service in Romania.

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New York attorney general seeks court order compelling Kalshi documents

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a petition asking a court to order Kalshi to produce documents requested in a 25 September subpoena.

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