Norway moves to block Kalshi, Polymarket and 60 other unlicensed sites

Norway signals possible DNS restrictions

Norway’s gambling regulator has notified 62 companies that their websites could be subject to DNS blocking, according to igamingtoday.com. Kalshi and Polymarket are among the sites facing potential restrictions.

The Norwegian Gaming Authority’s notices concern companies serving Norwegian consumers in breach of gambling law, the outlet reported. The report identifies the targets as unlicensed sites.

For prediction-market readers, the inclusion of Kalshi and Polymarket puts both platforms within the scope of Norway’s enforcement action. The reported measure would target access to their websites through DNS blocking.

The report, published Oct 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM ET, describes a possible blocking action—not a completed one. The available summary does not specify an implementation date or provide responses from the companies.

What it means for prediction markets

• Access is the immediate issue: Kalshi and Polymarket face potential website restrictions affecting Norwegian consumers.
• Notice is not implementation: The information provided establishes that companies were notified, but does not confirm that blocking has begun.
• The scope extends beyond the two platforms: The regulator notified 62 companies, placing Kalshi and Polymarket within a broader action against unlicensed sites.