Is Polymarket legal in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is not on Polymarket's official list of 33 blocked countries. However, Dutch gambling regulators have recently taken enforcement action against prediction market platforms.
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has classified prediction markets as unlicensed gambling and has ordered platforms to stop serving Dutch residents. Access status may change at any time.
How Dutch regulations apply
The Netherlands has one of Europe's strictest gambling frameworks. The Remote Gambling Act (KOA), effective since 2021, requires all online gambling operators to hold a Dutch license. The KSA actively enforces against unlicensed platforms and can order ISP blocks.
Crypto is legal in the Netherlands and regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) under the EU's anti-money laundering framework.
Current status
As of early 2026, Polymarket is technically accessible from the Netherlands but regulatory enforcement is increasing. Dutch users should be aware that the KSA has specifically targeted prediction markets and access could be blocked at any time.
How to get started (while accessible)
- Visit Polymarket and create an account
- Deposit via credit card or transfer USDC from a Dutch exchange like Bitvavo
- Start trading
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