Romania Blocks Polymarket Following $600M Election Betting Surge

Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has blacklisted Polymarket for operating without a license, citing concerns over the platform’s involvement in unregulated betting during recent elections. Data reveals over $600 million in bets placed on Romania’s presidential election through Polymarket, with local elections also generating substantial wagering activity exceeding $15 million. Despite its claims of blockchain-based