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Irish Gambling Authority Warns of High Court Action Against Offshore Prediction Platform
Ireland's gambling regulator is preparing to seek a High Court blocking order against a major offshore prediction market operator that failed to comply with warnings, as European regulators increasingly target such platforms and Gibraltar introduces its own separate regulatory framework.
GRAI issues High Court threat as one prediction market operator defies Irish geoblocking demands
Ireland's gambling regulator has threatened High Court action against a major prediction market operator that refuses to geoblock users, while most other platforms have complied quickly. The warning comes amid a European crackdown on such platforms, with France banning Polymarket and Ireland also advancing its broader gambling reform agenda, including new licensing, a Social Impact Fund, and advertising restrictions.
Prediction Markets: Operators and Regulators Eye a New Betting Vertical
Prediction markets are gaining mainstream attention thanks to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and Gibraltar is leading the regulatory conversation on responsible oversight. Industry experts expect the vertical to coexist with traditional sportsbooks rather than replace them.
Gibraltar Hosts Europe’s First Prediction Markets Summit as New Licensing Regime Takes Effect
Gibraltar’s new dedicated prediction-market regulations came into force in July 2026, and the territory will host Europe’s first Prediction Markets Summit Europe in November, with Minister Nigel Feetham opening the event. The summit will address regulatory classification, cross-border licensing, and market integrity as Gibraltar positions itself as a regulated hub for prediction markets, contrasting with the fragmented European regulatory landscape.
Europe Takes Divergent Approaches to Prediction Markets as Gibraltar Licenses and Czech Republic Blocks
Gibraltar has launched the first dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets, distinguishing them from gambling, while the Czech Republic has blocked Polymarket as illegal betting, and the Council of Europe has called for stronger integrity measures following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Italy blocks Polymarket as Gibraltar unveils first dedicated prediction markets regime
Italy has blocked Polymarket for a second time, joining a multi-country European crackdown, while Gibraltar has launched the world's first dedicated prediction markets regulatory framework and licensed its first operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire.
ADI Predictstreet Gains Gibraltar Approval for Expanded Prediction Markets Amidst German Regulatory Probe
Gibraltar-licensed ADI Predictstreet has secured regulatory approval in Gibraltar to expand its prediction markets beyond football to include various other sectors. This expansion comes as the company faces an ongoing investigation from Germany's GGL concerning its advertising practices during the World Cup due to operating without a German license.