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Spain orders precautionary blocks on Kalshi and Polymarket platforms

Enforcement & compliance

Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs ordered precautionary blocks on Kalshi and Polymarket while the DGOJ’s sanctioning proceedings continue, reportedly in response to alleged operation without the required authorisation. Some users said they planned to access the platforms through virtual private networks.

Platforms and regulators must account for precautionary blocks and ongoing authorisation proceedings affecting access in Spain.

Earlier fines and penalties by DGOJ

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedJdigital backs DGOJ blocking of Polymarket and Kalshi in SpainNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedSpain’s Consumo orders Polymarket and Kalshi website blocks during proceedingsNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedSpain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over missing gambling licencesNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedDGOJ temporarily blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over unauthorised activityNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedDGOJ opens sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi and orders web blocksNot stated

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DGOJ opens sanction files against Polymarket and Kalshi over prediction markets

Spain's DGOJ opened sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi on 26 May and ordered a precautionary block of their websites for allegedly operating without the required authorisation. The regulator treats risking money on uncertain future events as gambling under Spanish law, and Jdigital backed the block.

Spain's DGOJ opened sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi on 26 May and ordered a precautionary block of their websites, according to a report. The regulator said the platforms were allegedly operating without the necessary administrative authorisation. The DGOJ considers that when users risk money on uncertain future events, the activity is gambling subject to Spanish law.

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