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Where is Polymarket banned?

Polymarket is banned in 33 countries. Full list of blocked countries includes: Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, Singapore, United Kingdom (UK), Canada (Ontario), and others.

These bans are due to local gambling regulations, sanctions, or other legal restrictions. Countries block access through geo-blocking technology. VPN usage to bypass bans is prohibited by Terms of Service.

Some countries like France and Brazil have specifically cited gambling law violations. Switzerland, Poland, Singapore, and Belgium have added Polymarket to gambling blacklists.

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