A Buenos Aires court ordered internet providers to block access to Polymarket across Argentina on March 17, 2026, according to the source material. Prosecutors described the platform as a clandestine or concealed online betting system, and they also asked Google and Apple to remove local access to Polymarket’s mobile apps.
What the order says
The investigation was led by a specialized gambling prosecution office and began after a complaint from the Buenos Aires City Lottery, according to the cited reports. Prosecutors said Polymarket did not require identity or age verification and allowed accounts to be created within minutes.
The source also says checks with the Association of State Lotteries of Argentina found that the company held no licenses in any jurisdiction.
Why the case drew attention
According to the source description, the court action came days after controversy over Polymarket appearing to anticipate Argentina’s February 2026 inflation print. The same description says the decision puts attention on how regulators are classifying crypto prediction platforms under gambling laws.
Separate source text says Polymarket now faces restrictions in more than 30 countries, including Singapore, Russia, Belgium, Italy, and Ukraine. Polymarket did not immediately return a request for comment, according to one of the cited reports.