Indonesia News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Indonesia news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 2 active Indonesia stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polymarket blocked in Indonesia?
Yes. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked access to Polymarket in May 2026, classifying it as illegal online gambling.
Why did Indonesia block Polymarket?
The block followed the platform listing markets on President Prabowo Subianto’s potential early exit from office, which regulators deemed a form of online gambling and speculation on uncertain events.
When did Indonesia ban Polymarket?
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs announced and implemented the block on or around May 22, 2026.
What is Indonesia’s policy on prediction markets?
Indonesia treats platforms like Polymarket as illegal online gambling when they involve betting on political or other events, consistent with its crackdown on unregulated gambling sites.
Has Indonesia blocked other prediction market platforms?
The May 2026 action targeted Polymarket specifically; no other platforms were named in the enforcement reports.