Polymarket in Argentina: is it blocked? Status in 2026

In March 2026 a Buenos Aires court ordered a nationwide block of the site and the removal of its apps from app stores, citing unlicensed gambling. We publish no sign-up links for Argentina.

What the Buenos Aires court ordered

In March 2026, Buenos Aires City's Court of First Instance in Criminal, Contravention and Minor Offences No. 31 ordered Polymarket blocked across Argentina. The case began with a complaint from the city lottery, LOTBA, the state-owned company that regulates gambling in the capital, and was pursued by the city's specialised gaming prosecutor, who is investigating the platform under the Criminal Code for offering unauthorised gambling.

The order works on two fronts. ENACOM, the national communications regulator, must block the site and its variants nationwide, either directly or through internet providers, and tell the court if technical obstacles get in the way. Google and Apple must remove and restrict Polymarket's apps in Argentina, including for people who already had them installed.

A city court with national reach

Observers were quick to point out that the decision came from a city court rather than the national government. It still applies countrywide because it is addressed to ENACOM and to the app stores.

Beyond the missing licence, the authorities took issue with identity and age checks: according to the case, anyone, children and teenagers included, could start betting without verification. Local media also raised concerns about inflation markets that tracked the official INDEC figures very closely.

What it means if you live in Argentina

The source does not mention penalties for users; the investigation targets whoever offers the gambling. In practice, the site stops loading on networks that comply and the app disappears from the stores. Polymarket does not list Argentina among its restricted countries, so the barrier is a court order, not a platform decision.

We will update this page if the court amends or lifts the measure, or if the case moves forward.

Frequently asked questions

Does Polymarket work in Argentina?

In March 2026 a Buenos Aires court ordered a nationwide block of the site and the removal of its apps from app stores, citing unlicensed gambling. We publish no sign-up links for Argentina.

Is Polymarket legal in Argentina?

It is not available: Buenos Aires court No. 31 (order to ENACOM and providers) restricts it. We publish no sign-up links and do not recommend bypassing blocks.

How do I deposit from Argentina?

Not applicable while the country is restricted.

Sources

• https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentina-court-polymarket-block-order

Reviewed on October 25, 2026.