# France Orders ISPs to Block Access to Polymarket French regulator bans access to unauthorized betting sites. - **Source:** [Slashdot](https://brifing.si/source/0f34d58e-1ccd-45a6-ab82-2de4065dc7ad) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/4ce02630-d44b-43f4-bc54-59bbd06fe988 ## France's Polymarket Decision France's regulatory authority for licensed gambling and betting games announced this week that it has instructed ISPs to block access to Polymarket. This decision is seen as part of strict measures against unlicensed betting sites. ## Heavy Fines Imposed The regulator announced that individuals or organizations promoting unauthorized betting sites could face fines of up to €100,000 (approximately $114,000). This substantial penalty aims to deter illegal activities in the sector. ## Previous Sanctions In November, French authorities had already geo-blocked financial transactions from French residents on Polymarket's website. This latest decision continues the regulator's efforts to increase oversight in the betting industry. ## Spain's Precedent France's move follows similar action by Spain in May, when access to Polymarket and Kalshi was blocked during a gambling license investigation. This shows a growing trend of regulatory intervention. ## Global Regulatory Trend Regulations targeting online betting platforms are increasing worldwide. France and Spain's decisions may signal similar measures in other European countries soon. ## Important Lessons for the Industry These developments underscore the critical importance of regulatory compliance for fintech and online betting companies. Platforms failing to meet licensing and legal requirements face growing operational challenges. ## Sources covering this story - https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/07/18/2224236/france-orders-isps-to-block-access-to-polymarket?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._