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Ireland Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns | Cork News
Polymarket just blocked Irish users after Ireland’s gambling regulator declared it unlicensed gambling — and warned all online betting platforms must be licensed by July 2026 or face legal action. With millions wagered on Irish elections alone, regulators are cracking down on what they call “black market gambling,” while platforms try to dodge classification as gambling by calling themselves financial exchanges. Meanwhile, Irish officials warn of money laundering risks and insider trading, painting the crypto betting scene as a chaotic “wild, wild west.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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