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European Regulators Crack Down on Unlicensed Prediction Markets
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European Regulators Crack Down on Unlicensed Prediction Markets

Nine European gambling regulators have launched a coordinated crackdown on unlicensed prediction market platforms, stepping up oversight of the fast-growing sector as betting activity surges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nine European gambling regulators have launched a coordinated crackdown on unlicensed prediction market platforms, stepping up oversight of the fast-growing sector as betting activity surges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Regulators from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland announced a joint initiative aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation...

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