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Where Is Polymarket Legal: country access and limits

Where is Polymarket legal is a common question for traders. Polymarket blocks new orders from a number of countries and regions and allows close-only or full access in others. This article summarizes the platform's geographic restrictions, how they affect trading, and how PolyArb — a non-custodial arbitrage bot — works around access limits for eligible users.

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Which countries are blocked or restricted

Polymarket geo-blocks new orders from many jurisdictions. Notable fully blocked countries include Australia, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and all OFAC-sanctioned countries such as Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Cuba, and Venezuela. Some jurisdictions are close-only (can close but not open positions), including Poland, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. Regional sub-blocks also exist for places like Ontario in Canada and parts of Ukraine.

Why these restrictions matter for traders

Geo-blocking prevents placing new orders from blocked IPs; using VPNs to bypass blocks violates Polymarket's Terms of Service and is not recommended. If you can’t open new positions, you may still be able to close existing ones in close-only regions. Traders should always check Polymarket’s official restrictions page before attempting to trade.

How PolyArb fits in where trading is allowed

PolyArb is a non-custodial bot for intra-Polymarket arbitrage. For users in permitted jurisdictions, PolyArb runs at 40ms latency versus ~800ms for free bots, provides Telegram and Discord alerts, and guarantees a $7.62 minimum edge per trade as part of its pricing. PolyArb routes orders through Polymarket’s CLOB and respects on-chain rules, fees, and the Relayer model.

Practical next steps if you’re unsure

Check your IP and location settings, then confirm access on Polymarket’s official restrictions page. If your region allows trading, test small orders manually first to confirm wallet deployment and pUSD availability. If you plan to run arbitrage, evaluate PolyArb’s latency, alerting, and non-custodial setup before subscribing.

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FAQ

Can I use Polymarket from the United States?
Access varies: Polymarket blocks new orders on polymarket.com for users in the United States. A separate CFTC-regulated pathway exists for US users that requires KYC; check Polymarket for details.
Is using a VPN allowed to trade on Polymarket?
No. VPN bypass is strictly prohibited and violates Polymarket's Terms of Service.
What happens to positions in close-only regions?
In close-only regions such as Poland, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan you can typically close existing positions but cannot open new ones. Confirm on Polymarket’s restrictions page for the latest rules.
Does PolyArb work if my country allows Polymarket?
Yes. PolyArb is non-custodial and operates where Polymarket permits trading. It offers low-latency execution, alerts, and a $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge per trade for eligible users.

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