Polymarket in Saudi Arabia
Restricted: not blocked by Polymarket, but all gambling is illegal in Saudi Arabia.
| Polymarket status | Not geoblocked by Polymarket |
|---|---|
| National position | Banned or blocked by the regulator |
| Regulator | No gambling regulator (gambling prohibited); Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Capital Market Authority (CMA) for crypto |
| Last reviewed | 23 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Saudi Arabia
Polymarket does not geoblock Saudi Arabia, and no Saudi action specifically naming Polymarket was found. All gambling, including online betting, is prohibited under Saudi law, which is based on Islamic sharia, with penalties ranging from fines to prison. Access to gambling sites is tightly filtered. SAMA warned against virtual currency trading in 2018, and no local crypto exchange is licensed.
Key facts
- All forms of gambling (maysir) are prohibited, with fines or imprisonment.
- 2018: SAMA warned that virtual currencies are not legal tender; a CMA-led committee confirmed that no entity is licensed for them.
- Aug 2019: the Ministry of Finance warned against dealing in virtual currencies.
- No public Saudi action naming Polymarket was found.
What are your options in Saudi Arabia?
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 No gambling regulator (gambling prohibited); Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Capital Market Authority (CMA) for 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 Saudi Arabia?
Restricted: not blocked by Polymarket, but all gambling is illegal in Saudi Arabia.
Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Saudi Arabia?
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.