Polymarket in Timor-Leste
Restricted: not blocked, but online gambling is banned in Timor-Leste since October 2025.
| Polymarket status | Not geoblocked by Polymarket |
|---|---|
| National position | Banned or blocked by the regulator |
| Regulator | National Parliament / Government of Timor-Leste (no dedicated gambling regulator) |
| Last reviewed | 23 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Timor-Leste
Polymarket does not geoblock Timor-Leste, and no Timorese action naming Polymarket was found. In April 2025 the country granted its first online gaming licence, to Golden River Universe. On 1 October 2025 Parliament passed a resolution to shut down the online gambling industry, rescind all licences and bar future online gambling ventures. It cited national security after a police raid in Oecusse uncovered scam-linked equipment.
Key facts
- Apr 2025: first iGaming licence granted to Golden River Universe.
- 1 Oct 2025: Parliament voted to cancel all online gambling licences and ban new ones.
- The trigger was an August 2025 raid in Oecusse that found Starlink devices and SIM cards linked to scam operations.
- Timor-Leste uses the US dollar; no crypto-specific law was found.
What are your options in Timor-Leste?
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 National Parliament / Government of Timor-Leste (no dedicated gambling regulator), 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 Timor-Leste?
Restricted: not blocked, but online gambling is banned in Timor-Leste since October 2025.
Can I use a VPN for Polymarket in Timor-Leste?
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.