Polymarket in Brunei
Restricted: not geoblocked, but Brunei bans all gambling under civil and Syariah law.
| Polymarket status | Not geoblocked by Polymarket |
|---|---|
| National position | Banned or blocked by the regulator |
| Regulator | Royal Brunei Police Force and Syariah courts; Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) |
| Last reviewed | 23 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Brunei
Polymarket does not geoblock Brunei, and no action naming it was found. Brunei bans all forms of gambling, online and land-based, under the Common Gaming Houses Act and Islamic law. Gamblers face fines and up to six months in prison, and a December 2023 fatwa extended the ban to claw machines. In 2017 the AMBD warned that crypto is not legal tender and that users have no protection.
Key facts
- All gambling, including lotteries, sports betting and online casinos, is banned; there is no licensing regime.
- Gamblers face fines and up to six months' imprisonment; the police and Syariah courts enforce the ban.
- Dec 2023: a fatwa from the State Mufti's office led to claw machines being barred as gambling.
- 22 Dec 2017: the AMBD warned that cryptocurrency is not legal tender and is not protected under the laws it administers.
- No Polymarket-specific action found.
What are your options in Brunei?
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 Royal Brunei Police Force and Syariah courts; Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD), 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 Brunei?
Restricted: not geoblocked, but Brunei bans all gambling under civil and Syariah law.
Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Brunei?
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.