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        "msgid": "indonesia-blocks-polymarket-in-attempts-to-eradicate-online-gambling-1779537406",
        "date": "2026-05-22 20:14:28",
        "title": "Indonesia blocks Polymarket in attempts to eradicate online gambling",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Indonesia\u2019s Communications and Digital Affairs Ministry has blocked access to Polymarket, alleging it operates online gambling under the guise of a prediction market. The ministry says such activities involve betting on uncertain outcomes and violate Indonesian law, and will extend blocks to similar platforms to protect the public and the digital ecosystem. It notes other countries have restricted or blocked Polymarket, underscoring a global trend in regulating prediction markets.",
        "content": "<p>..several countries have also restricted access to Polymarket and\nsimilar prediction market platforms because they are considered\ncomparable to online gambling services.Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia\u2019s\nCommunication and Digital Affairs Ministry has blocked access to\nPolymarket, a website allegedly conducting online gambling under the\nguise of a prediction market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government will not allow any form of online gambling in\nIndonesia,\u201d Alexander Sabar, the ministry\u2019s director general of digital\nspace supervision told reporters here on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that activities like Polymarket\u2019s involve betting and\nspeculation on uncertain events, thus violating Indonesian law.<\/p>\n<p>A prediction market is a platform that allows users to trade\ncontracts based on the outcome of future events such as elections,\neconomic trends or sporting events. It typically involves the use of\nblockchain technology or crypto assets.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, Polymarket is a prediction market platform that, in\npractice, facilitates monetary betting on outcomes or events, and\ntherefore remains categorized as online gambling.<\/p>\n<p>As a firm response, the ministry has blocked the access to the\nplatform, including tracing all social media accounts affiliated with\nPolymarket, to ensure comprehensive access across various platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The move aims to protect the public, especially younger digital\nusers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Polymarket, the ministry said it would also block\naccess to similar services suspected of facilitating prediction market\npractices.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to block Polymarket in Indonesia aligns with measures\ntaken in several other jurisdictions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>According to Alexander, several countries have also restricted access\nto Polymarket and similar prediction market platforms because they are\nconsidered comparable to online gambling services.<\/p>\n<p>Singapore, Brazil, and India have officially blocked Polymarket,\nwhile Taiwan, Thailand, China, and Japan have imposed restrictions in\naccordance with their respective national laws.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry urged the public not to access or participate in\nspeculative digital betting activities, including those involving crypto\nassets, as they may lead to financial losses and violate Indonesian\nregulations.<\/p>\n<p>The government will continue coordinating with law enforcement\nauthorities and other stakeholders while monitoring digital platforms to\nensure that Indonesia\u2019s digital ecosystem remains safe, healthy, and\nproductive.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: DPR urges stronger digital literacy to combat online\ngambling<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Betting on despair: Why online gambling flourishes in\nIndonesia<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Livia Kristianti, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-blocks-polymarket-in-attempts-to-eradicate-online-gambling-1779537406",
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