The Czech Ministry of Finance has directed domestic internet service providers to restrict user access to the prediction platform Polymarket. The measure takes effect immediately as authorities classify the service under national gambling legislation.
Regulatory Enforcement
The decision stems from ongoing efforts to align digital betting services with existing financial oversight frameworks. Regulators determined that Polymarket operates within the scope of licensed gambling activities, requiring compliance with local authorization standards. Platforms falling under this category must secure proper licensing before offering services to residents.Internet providers are now tasked with filtering traffic to the platform’s domain. The restriction applies to all connections managed by licensed Czech telecommunications operators. Users attempting to reach the site will encounter access blocks until the regulatory status is resolved.
The platform previously operated without interruption in the region before this enforcement action. The information was first reported by iGaming Express.