Is Polymarket Legal in Belgium? Blocked — Updated 2026

Quick Answer: No, Polymarket is blocked in Belgium. The Belgian Gaming Commission has enforced geo-blocking of Polymarket for Belgian users.

Polymarket Status in Belgium

❌ Blocked — Polymarket has been geo-blocked in Belgium, following enforcement by the Belgian gambling regulator.

Belgium is among the European countries where Polymarket is not accessible. The Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie/Commission des jeux de hasard) takes a strict approach to unauthorized gambling platforms, and Polymarket has complied by blocking Belgian IP addresses.

Why Polymarket Is Blocked in Belgium

The block stems from Belgium's rigorous gambling regulatory framework:

• Belgian Gaming Commission — The Kansspelcommissie classifies prediction markets as a form of gambling requiring a license to operate in Belgium
• Strict licensing requirements — Belgium maintains a closed licensing system with limited licenses available, making it very difficult for new platforms to enter the market
• Blacklist enforcement — The Commission maintains a blacklist of unauthorized gambling websites and can order ISPs to block access
• EU member state — As an EU member, Belgium has followed a similar approach to France and Germany in regulating prediction markets as gambling
• IP-based blocking — Polymarket has blocked Belgian IP addresses to comply with the Commission's requirements

Regulatory Background

Belgium has had some of the most restrictive gambling laws in Europe since the Belgian Gambling Act of 2011. The Gaming Commission actively monitors and blocks unauthorized gambling operators. When prediction markets gained visibility during the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Belgian regulators classified them alongside traditional betting platforms, leading to the block.

What Belgian Users Should Know

Using a VPN

Some Belgian users consider using VPNs to access Polymarket. This approach carries significant risks:

• Violates Polymarket's Terms of Service — VPN usage to circumvent geo-restrictions is explicitly prohibited
• Potential legal consequences — Accessing unauthorized gambling platforms may violate Belgian law
• Account suspension — Polymarket can detect and suspend accounts using VPNs
• No recourse — If you lose funds while using a VPN, you have no legal protection or platform support

Alternatives for Belgian Users

If you are in Belgium and interested in prediction markets:

• Manifold Markets — Play-money prediction market with no geo-restrictions
• Licensed Belgian betting platforms — Some licensed operators may offer limited event betting
• Metaculus — Forecasting platform that does not involve real money

If You Are Traveling to Belgium

If you are a Polymarket user from another country visiting Belgium:

• Your existing positions remain on the blockchain and are safe
• You will not be able to access the Polymarket interface while in Belgium
• Consider managing your positions before traveling
• VPN usage to access the platform from Belgium violates the ToS

Will Polymarket Become Available in Belgium?

The block could theoretically be lifted if:

• Polymarket obtains a Belgian gambling license (extremely difficult under current regulations)
• Belgium creates a separate regulatory category for prediction markets
• EU-level regulation harmonizes approaches to prediction markets across member states

Given Belgium's historically strict stance on gambling regulation, none of these scenarios appear likely in the near term.

Full Country Availability List

See which countries can access Polymarket in our Polymarket Restricted Countries List.

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