France's gambling regulator ANJ gets Polymarket to stop serving French users

Polymarket/Polymarket exchange

France's gambling regulator ANJ determined Polymarket's markets could constitute unauthorised gambling and after talks its operator geoblocked French users. Offering illegal gambling in France carries up to 3 years imprisonment and €90,000 fines.

• ANJ found Polymarket offerings fell under French gambling law; required geoblocking of French territory.
• Regulatory action applied to Panama-based operator Adventure One QSS Inc.; no crypto-specific enforcement.
• French penalties for unauthorized gambling: up to 3 years prison and €90,000 fine.
• Regulatory approach targets market operators, not users; mirrors gambling regulation framework.