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Polymarket in Belize

Accessible: not geoblocked and no Belizean action against Polymarket found.

Polymarket statusNot geoblocked by Polymarket
National positionGrey area: no specific rule
RegulatorGaming Control Board (Ministry of Finance); Central Bank of Belize
Last reviewed23 October 2026

The legal situation in Belize

Polymarket does not geoblock Belize, and no Belizean action against it was found. Online gaming companies need a licence under the Gaming Control Act and its Online Gaming Regulations. In a February 2022 notice, the Gaming Control Board said Mum Casino Ltd. was the only licensed online operator. That notice targeted firms falsely claiming Belize licences, not foreign sites used by Belizeans. Prediction markets are not addressed.

Key facts

  • Gaming Control Act (Cap. 152) and Online Gaming Regulations govern gaming licences.
  • 18 Feb 2022: the Gaming Control Board notice said only Mum Casino Ltd. held an online gaming licence and told others to cease and desist.
  • FSC Act No. 8 of 2023 (in force 15 April 2023): an FSC notice of 25 May 2023 barred unlicensed virtual-asset exchange, transfer and custody business and froze new VASP licensing until after 31 Dec 2025.
  • No Polymarket-specific action found.

Getting started in Belize

Polymarket does not geoblock this country, but that is not the same as a local licence. Check the national position above, then follow our guides to sign up, deposit and place a trade. Profits may be taxable locally; keep records of every trade.

Public information on this country is limited. We found no specific action by a regulator, which is not the same as permission. Treat this page as a starting point and check local law.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Check the regulator's own website before acting.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Polymarket legal in Belize?

Accessible: not geoblocked and no Belizean action against Polymarket found.

Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Belize?

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.