Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have restricted access for users located in Ireland. The platforms implemented the geographic limitation following a formal compliance notice from the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
Regulatory Enforcement Measures
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland notified major prediction market operators that they must block local user access while operating without a domestic license. The regulator indicated that continued non-compliance could trigger enforcement proceedings through the High Court.Polymarket and Kalshi responded to the regulatory notice by adding Ireland to their list of restricted jurisdictions. Both platforms now require users in the region to verify their location before accessing prediction market services.