Portugal Watchdog Orders Polymarket to Shut Down Within 48 Hours

BitcoincomNews · 2026-01-20T14:02:53+00:00

Portugal has ordered Polymarket to shut down within 48 hours due to illegal political betting concerns. Regulators warn of nationwide blocking, as the platform faces increased global enforcement, already blocked in over 30 countries.

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2026-01-20 14:02:53

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Story Highlights* Portugal orders Polymarket shutdown within 48 hours over illegal political betting activity concerns safety.

Regulator warns internet providers may block Polymarket nationwide if platform ignores order within Portugal.
Polymarket already blocked in 30+ countries as global regulators tighten enforcement worldwide rapidly.

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