An Argentinian court ordered a nationwide block of betting market platform Polymarket on Monday and instructed Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) to remove access to its mobile applications within the country.

‘Concealed Online Betting System’

The court issued the order in response to an investigation led by a specialized gambling prosecution office, according to a report by Buenos Aires Times.

The investigation revealed that Polymarket operated as a “concealed online betting system,” with no requirement for identity or age verification, thus allowing accounts to be set up within minutes.

It was also discovered that the company held no licenses in any jurisdiction, according to checks conducted with the Association of State Lotteries of Argentina.

Polymarket didn’t immediately return Benzinga’s request for comment.

Past Scrutiny

This isn’t the first time Polymarket has faced regulatory scrutiny. The Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based platform was ordered to cease operations in Portugal and Hungary after it attracted millions in bets on elections in both countries.

Polymarket, founded in 2020, now faces restrictions in over 30 countries, including Singapore, Russia, Belgium, Italy, and Ukraine.

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