Polymarket in Algeria
Restricted: not geoblocked, but Law 25-10 (2025) criminalises holding or trading crypto.
| Polymarket status | Not geoblocked by Polymarket |
|---|---|
| National position | Banned or blocked by the regulator |
| Regulator | Bank of Algeria / Banking Commission; Financial Intelligence Unit (CTRF) |
| Last reviewed | 23 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Algeria
Polymarket does not geoblock Algeria, but Algerian law makes using it a criminal matter. Law 25-10, passed on 24 July 2025, bans issuing, buying, selling, holding and trading virtual assets, including through offshore platforms. Penalties are 2 months to 1 year in prison and fines of DZD 200,000 to 1,000,000. Gambling is limited to state-run betting. No order naming Polymarket was found.
Key facts
- Law 25-10 (24 July 2025, Official Journal No. 48) amends the 2005 AML law to criminalise all virtual-asset activity.
- Banking Commission Instruction No. 06/2025 requires banks to detect and block crypto-linked transactions.
- The 2018 Finance Law (Law 17-11, Article 117) had already banned buying, selling, using and holding virtual currency.
- Legal betting is limited to state operators; private online gambling is unlicensed and illegal.
- No Polymarket-specific block found.
What are your options in Algeria?
If Polymarket or local law restricts this country, the honest answer is: don't try to get around it. VPNs and third-party wallets break Polymarket's terms, can get funds frozen and may be illegal locally. Look for prediction markets or exchanges licensed by Bank of Algeria / Banking Commission; Financial Intelligence Unit (CTRF), and check back here: rules change.
Sources
General information, not legal advice. Check the regulator's own website before acting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polymarket legal in Algeria?
Restricted: not geoblocked, but Law 25-10 (2025) criminalises holding or trading crypto.
Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Algeria?
No. Using a VPN to reach Polymarket from a restricted location breaks its terms of service and can lead to frozen accounts. It may also break local law.