France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket

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France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket

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France's regulator orders internet service providers to block Polymarket, citing concerns over addictive mechanics and a lack of self-exclusion tools, as well as a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions, which led to a significant increase in illicit betting and potential money laundering activities in the country's online market.

The regulator cited concerns over addictive mechanics, a lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions.