Polymarket in Belarus
Not available: Polymarket is close-only, and offshore gambling sites are blocked in Belarus.
| Polymarket status | Close-only |
|---|---|
| National position | Banned or blocked by the regulator |
| Regulator | Ministry of Taxes and Duties (gambling licensing); National Bank and Hi-Tech Park (crypto) |
| Last reviewed | 23 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Belarus
Polymarket is close-only for Belarus: existing positions can be closed, but new trades are refused. Online gambling is legal only through operators licensed by the Ministry of Taxes and Duties on local domains, and offshore operators are blocked. Since 20 September 2024, real-money crypto trading has been limited to domestic exchanges at the Hi-Tech Park. In December 2025 Belarus blocked the Bybit, BingX, Bitget and OKX websites.
Key facts
- Close-only on Polymarket under its own geoblock.
- Online gambling must be licensed by the Ministry of Taxes and Duties; offshore gambling sites are blocked.
- 20 Sep 2024: crypto trading was limited to domestic exchanges and Hi-Tech Park exchangers.
- 10 Dec 2025: Bybit, BingX, Bitget and OKX websites were blocked; Decree No. 19 (Jan 2026) created licensed 'cryptobanks'.
What are your options in Belarus?
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 Ministry of Taxes and Duties (gambling licensing); National Bank and Hi-Tech Park (crypto), 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 Belarus?
Not available: Polymarket is close-only, and offshore gambling sites are blocked in Belarus.
Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Belarus?
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.