Indonesia: Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked access to Polymarket over illegal online gambling activities
Description
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked access to Polymarket over illegal online gambling activities
On 22 May 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked access to Polymarket, following its determination that the platform functions as online gambling despite being marketed as a prediction market. The Ministry stated that servic…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body