Norway regulator moves to block Kalshi and Polymarket

Norway signals access restrictions

The Norwegian Gaming Authority has notified 62 unlicensed operators of planned DNS blocking for serving Norwegian consumers, according to igamingtoday.com. Kalshi and Polymarket are among the operators named.

The report, published Oct 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM ET, puts both prediction-market platforms within a broader regulatory action involving unlicensed operators.

Notice, not confirmed implementation

The available summary describes notification of planned blocking, rather than confirmation that access restrictions have taken effect. It does not provide an implementation date.

The source’s full text was unavailable, and the summary does not establish whether Kalshi, Polymarket or the other notified operators have responded. It also provides no details on any process for challenging the planned restrictions.

What it means for prediction markets

• Local access is the immediate issue: The proposed DNS blocking concerns operators serving Norwegian consumers, including Kalshi and Polymarket.
• The regulatory stage matters: A notice of planned blocking should not be treated as evidence that either platform is already blocked in Norway.
• Key details remain unresolved: The available material does not establish timing, operator responses or the eventual outcome of the proposed action.