France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket Access

France has officially ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket. The national gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, stated that the platform operates as an illegal gambling site within the country.

Regulators pointed to several core issues behind the move. They raised alarms over weak user identity checks and the potential for bad actors to manipulate event outcomes for profit. These concerns have put the platform under heavy pressure as officials tighten their stance on decentralized betting services.

This move signals a broader trend of European authorities cracking down on betting platforms that operate outside traditional licensing frameworks. Traders should keep an eye on whether other nations follow this lead or if Polymarket adjusts its compliance protocols to satisfy regulators.