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France Blocks Access to Online Prediction Platform Polymarket
France has blocked access to the online prediction platform Polymarket within its borders. The decision prevents users in France from accessing the website.
17 Jul, 15:57 — 17 Jul, 18:13
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DawnMostly Factual43d ago
France blocks access to online prediction platform Polymarket
France said Friday it was blocking access to the online prediction market Polymarket, as punters continued to make bets despite a ban already in place. The national gaming authority ANJ said that Polymarket’s webpage would be blocked on French territory, which adds to a November 2024 ban on financial transactions to the site. Polymarket is one of a number of online prediction markets which allow people to bet on the outcome of future events. The ANJ said the site’s continued availability — wh...
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