Indonesia Blocks Polymarket in Gambling Crackdown

Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket as part of its wider enforcement campaign against online gambling, days after the prediction market drew attention for taking bets on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before the end of his term. The Communications and Digital Ministry said the platform had been classified as an online gambling service under Indonesian law. Gambling is illegal in the country, and officials have been increasing efforts to restrict offshore betting platforms that target Indonesian users. Alexander Sabar, […] The post Indonesia Blocks Polymarket in Gambling Crackdown appeared first on World Casino News.

May 26, 2026 - 08:45
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket in Gambling Crackdown

Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket as part of its wider enforcement campaign against online gambling, days after the prediction market drew attention for taking bets on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before the end of his term. The Communications and Digital Ministry said the platform had been classified as an online gambling service under Indonesian law. Gambling is illegal in the country, and officials have been increasing efforts to restrict offshore betting platforms that target Indonesian users. Alexander Sabar, […]

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