# France Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns | Bitcoin and Crypto News

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Published: 2026-07-18T10:25:39+00:00
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France’s gambling watchdog has ordered ISPs to block Polymarket, calling it illegal gambling with addictive features and no safety nets, risking fines up to 100K euros — a move echoing bans in Singapore, Poland, and Brazil, while U.S. states also target the platform for unlicensed betting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aab9a0eb251602d8

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