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Polymarket in Poland

Not available: on Poland's prohibited-domain register and close-only on Polymarket.

Polymarket statusClose-only
National positionBanned or blocked by the regulator
RegulatorMinisterstwo Finansów (Ministry of Finance), Register of Prohibited Domains
Last reviewed23 October 2026

The legal situation in Poland

On 8 January 2025 the Ministry of Finance added Polymarket to Poland's register of domains offering gambling in violation of the Gambling Act. ISPs must block listed domains, and payment providers may not serve them. Polymarket is close-only for Poland.

Key facts

  • 8 Jan 2025: polymarket.com entered the prohibited-domains register.
  • ISPs such as Orange Polska block the domain at DNS level.
  • Poland joined the June 2026 nine-regulator joint initiative.

What are your options in Poland?

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 Ministerstwo Finansów (Ministry of Finance), Register of Prohibited Domains, 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 Poland?

Not available: on Poland's prohibited-domain register and close-only on Polymarket.

Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Poland?

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.