As of 30 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance also added the Kalshi.com platform to the List of Unauthorised Internet Games. The decision follows the addition of Polymarket in July and confirms that the Czech authorities are continuing to assess other prediction markets operating on a similar basis. When Polymarket was added to the list,

Over the years, the conferences organised by the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH) have become a regular meeting point for regulators, public authorities, academics, industry representatives and experts in player protection from the Czech Republic and abroad. This year marks the 5th conference organised by IPRH. On 11–12 November 2026, two consecutive international conferences will

How can we build an effective policy for addiction prevention and harm reduction? According to the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH), one of the answers lies in broader cooperation – not only between the state, experts and the non-profit sector, but also with providers of services and products with addictive potential. Experience from the regulated

The Czech Ministry of Finance has added the Polymarket platform to its List of Unauthorised Internet Games. Under Czech law, internet service providers now have 15 days to block access to the platform. The Czech Republic is thus joining a growing number of European countries actively taking action against prediction markets. In recent months, access

The international trade media outlet iGaming Business has published an article on the Czech approach to responsible gambling and the IRIS project, which the Institute for Gambling Regulation is developing in cooperation with licensed operators, addiction experts, researchers and public administration. At the centre of attention is a model that is not based solely on

On 20 May, Jan Řehola, Director of the Institute for Gambling Regulation, attended the international FEDBET 2026 conference in Bucharest, jointly organized by FEDBET – Federația Organizatorilor de Jocuri de Noroc and ROMSLOT – Asociația Organizatorilor și Producătorilor de Sloturi. The conference brought together representatives of public administration, experts, and industry stakeholders to discuss the

Manipulation of sporting events, known as match-fixing, refers to the deliberate influencing of a match or part of it for financial gain, typically in connection with betting. It is a serious form of sports corruption that undermines trust in sport and damages its integrity. The Institute for Gambling Regulation points out that the legal betting

Prague once again became the center of the European gaming industry. The юбilee 10th edition of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit brought leading experts in regulation, technology, and the gambling market to the Czech capital. This year, the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH) took on not only the role of a strategic partner but

The Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH) is pleased to present its Responsible Gaming & Player Safety Day at HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026, organized by HIPTHER. This special session will take place on 25 March on the Main Stage of HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026. The thematic day organized by IPRH will focus on current topics in