Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling concerns after bets on president's exit

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked Polymarket on May 22, 2026, classifying it as an "online gambling site disguised as a prediction market" after a contract went viral allowing users to bet on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before his 2029 term ends. The ministry said it would also trace affiliated social media accounts for potential further restrictions, framing the platform broadly as one that facilitates "betting and speculation on uncertain outcomes" in violation of Indonesia's national gambling laws.