😱 Singapore 🇸🇬 Blocks Polymarket: Decentralized Gaming Under Pressure!
😱 Singapore 🇸🇬 Blocks Polymarket: Decentralized Gaming Under Pressure!
💼 ⛔️ The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has blocked Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform.Want to place bets? You can only do so through Singapore Pools, the state-owned gambling operator. Otherwise, you risk hefty fines or even imprisonment.
Talk about strict regulation, huh?
🌍 Why was it blocked?
Formally, Polymarket is considered an illegal gambling platform, operating without a valid license from the local regulator. Nevertheless, some users still manage to access it through VPN or alternative networks not linked to major internet providers.
🌍 Facts about Singapore:
⚫️ Population: 5.9 million.
⚫️ GDP per capita: $72,794 USD.
⚫️ Regulator: GRA (established in 2022, centralizing all gaming regulations).
⚫️ Previous blocks: Since 2015, more than 3,800 gambling sites have been blocked, with transactions totaling $27 million being intercepted.
🌍 Conclusion:
The Polymarket case serves as a warning to decentralized platforms attempting to operate in highly regulated markets. Between innovation and crackdown, Singapore proves it won't go easy on those who try to bypass the rules!
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