Polymarket in Suriname
Accessible: not blocked, though a bill to ban online gambling is pending.
| Polymarket status | Not geoblocked by Polymarket |
|---|---|
| National position | Grey area: no specific rule |
| Regulator | Gaming Control Board Suriname (GCBS) |
| Last reviewed | 23 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Suriname
Polymarket does not geoblock Suriname, and no Surinamese action against Polymarket was found. Gambling is supervised by the Gaming Control Board under the Wet Toezicht en Controle Kansspelen, amended in 2023 (S.B. 2023 no. 134). On 10 December 2025 MPs filed an initiative bill to ban online gambling, the Wet verbod Online Kansspelen en Digitale Kansspelpreventie. In May 2026 it was still at committee stage, and the GCBS said it preferred regulation to a blanket ban.
Key facts
- Wet Toezicht en Controle Kansspelen amended in 2023 (S.B. 2023 no. 134).
- 10 Dec 2025: an initiative bill to ban online gambling was submitted to the National Assembly (DNA).
- 4 May 2026: the committee was still hearing stakeholders, and the GCBS said it lacks enforcement powers.
- No crypto-specific law was found.
Getting started in Suriname
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.
Sources
General information, not legal advice. Check the regulator's own website before acting.
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Open PolymarketFrequently asked questions
Is Polymarket legal in Suriname?
Accessible: not blocked, though a bill to ban online gambling is pending.
Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Suriname?
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.