Are prediction markets legal in France?
Polymarket geo-blocked French users in November 2024 after ANJ intervention, and on 16 July 2026 the ANJ ordered internet providers to block the website. Kalshi restricts France and has implemented a French geo-block. Manifold (play money) remains accessible.
- Regulator
- Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ)
- Recommended platforms
- Manifold, Licensed French operators (PMU, Betclic)
Detailed overview
France's online gambling market is tightly regulated by the ANJ. The licensing regime covers sports betting, horse racing, and poker — but does not contemplate peer-to-peer prediction exchanges. Polymarket and Kalshi geo-block French traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Polymarket in France?
No. Polymarket geo-blocks French IPs. The ANJ has not approved any peer-to-peer prediction-market exchange.
What can French residents use instead?
ANJ-licensed operators like PMU and Betclic offer event betting, but as fixed-odds bookmakers rather than exchanges.
This page is editorial information, not legal advice. Regulations change frequently. Consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction before trading.