Polymarket has blocked French users following an investigation by the National Gaming Authority into its compliance with local gambling laws, which was initiated after a significant bet on Donald Trump.
Despite the ban's introduction, Polymarket's terms of service didn't reflect this action at the time. A technical test revealed that users attempting to access from French servers faced a digital blockade.
The ban arose after a French trader made substantial predictions on Donald Trump's victory in the upcoming 2024 election, drawing scrutiny from France's gambling authority.
The recent developments were initially reported by The Big Whale, a French cryptocurrency news outlet, highlighting the intersection of international prediction markets and local gambling regulations.
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