The betting activities connected with Singapore have increased on the Polymarket platform. This action took place despite Polymarket prohibition from being used in the region since December 2024.
Singapore media reports that some users still reaching the platform through alternative ways to place bets on local-focused events. Recent activity has included betting on daily temperature readings, with average daily bets exceeding $100,000 in April. On April 17, nearly $125,000 had already been wagered by the evening cutoff, and most participants were backing a peak temperature of 33°C.
Polymarket was officially blocked by the Singapore authorities in December 2024 for the unlawful gambling activities offered by the platform. Singapore has tight control over its remote gambling, where only Singapore Pools is authorized to offer gambling activities online.
Government enforcement measures against illegal betting have increased.
Polymarket website has previously been used to place bets on major events in Singapore, such as the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in 2023, the presidential election, and the 2025 parliamentary election.
