Is Polymarket legal in Australia?
No. Polymarket is blocked in Australia. The country is on Polymarket's list of 33 restricted countries.
Although Polymarket is blocked in Australia, many Australian users bypass this restriction by using a VPN. A VPN changes your apparent location, making it look like you're connecting from a country where Polymarket is available. This violates Polymarket's Terms of Service, but it remains a widely used method. Accounts could be restricted if detected.
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Why is Polymarket blocked in Australia?
Australia has strict online gambling laws. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits the offering of online gambling services to Australian residents without a license. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) enforces these rules and has the power to order ISPs to block unlicensed gambling websites.
Prediction markets are generally classified as gambling under Australian law, which means platforms need an Australian license to operate legally.
Alternatives for Australian users
Australian residents can use Sportsbet, bet365, or other ACMA-licensed betting platforms that may offer some event-based markets. For prediction markets specifically, options are very limited within the regulated Australian framework.
Understand how prediction markets work: read our beginner guide.
