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Poland to block illegal gambling payments via BLIK in 2026

Poland is implementing new measures to combat illegal online gambling by targeting the financial infrastructure used by unauthorized operators. Starting September 1, 2026, the domestic payment system BLIK is expected to block transactions linked to gambling domains listed on the Polish Ministry of Finance’s official register of illegal websites.

This regulatory approach aims to disrupt the commercial viability of illegal operators by preventing them from using Polish financial systems to collect deposits. Under current regulations, payment providers that fail to comply with these gambling laws can face financial penalties of up to PLN 250,000. While blocking websites has been a long-standing tool, the integration of payment blocking represents a more systematic attempt to curb the industry's growth through financial enforcement.

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