The Spanish government launched disciplinary proceedings against prediction-market companies Kalshi and Polymarket after an official ban, according to the report. The available details do not specify the allegations or the companies’ responses.
The proceedings put the companies’ access to the Spanish market under regulatory scrutiny.
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New York has sued Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling. Polymarket has filed a lawsuit in response, following New York’s earlier legal action against Kalshi.
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.
Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 opened sanctioning proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi over alleged unlicensed gambling and ordered their websites blocked in Spain as a precaution, reportedly. The DGOJ is handling the cases, which are expected to take three to four months to reach a final decision; the blocking order remains in force until then.