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Polymarket what countries allowed?

Polymarket is allowed in most countries but banned in 33 specific countries. Countries where Polymarket is NOT allowed: Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, Singapore, United Kingdom (UK), Canada (Ontario), and others.

Countries where Polymarket IS allowed: United States (legal since December 2025), India, South Africa, Jamaica, and most other countries not on the blocked list. The platform uses geo-blocking to enforce restrictions. Users must be physically located in a non-blocked country to trade.

VPN usage is strictly prohibited and can result in account suspension. Check the full list of geographic restrictions on Polymarket's official help center.

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