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The worst moments usually come late at night, when it's just you and your phone. Every account you shut down is one less place to bet when that moment shows up. Polymarket's US app launched in fall 2026 as a federally regulated prediction market. State self-exclusion lists don't cover it.
If a button isn't where we say it is, the app probably moved it. Support chat can do every step below if you ask for it by name.
How to close your Polymarket account
- Close or let your open positions settle, and withdraw your balance.
- Use Polymarket's self-exclusion and choose the permanent option, or contact Polymarket support to ask about closing your account.
Polymarket's published tools are new, so check the current options in the app.
Closing vs. self-excluding from Polymarket
Closing an account is usually easy to undo. A break pauses it until a date. Self-exclusion locks you out for a set term and usually can't be lifted early. If you're quitting, pick the longest self-exclusion they offer.
Why Polymarket slips past self-exclusion
Polymarket is a prediction market, not a state-licensed sportsbook, so state self-exclusion lists generally don't cover it. To your brain it's the same thing: money on a game and a result you can't control. How to close that loophole.
Self-exclude from Polymarket
- Self-exclusion: Polymarket's Trust & Safety Center lists self-exclusion from one month to one year, or permanently. It blocks new positions and deposits, while still letting you close positions and withdraw.
Because Polymarket is a prediction market, your state's sportsbook self-exclusion list may not cover it. Exclude on Polymarket directly, and on any similar apps you use.
Set limits on Polymarket
Daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits for US users. Raising or removing one takes 72 hours. Limits slow you down. On their own they won't stop you, so if you're quitting, pair them with a break or self-exclusion.
Block Polymarket on your phone and cards
Deleting the app is step one. Sign out everywhere, then put a blocker on your phone so it can't come back on a bad night. BetBlocker is free and can be locked for years, and this guide covers the rest.
Then take your cards off the account and ask your bank about blocking gambling charges. To stop the emails and texts: Use unsubscribe links in emails.
Stop Polymarket VIP hosts, rewards and offers
If anyone from Polymarket contacts you personally with bonuses or offers, treat it like a VIP host.
Self-exclusion is the cleanest way to end it. After that, send Polymarket support one email asking to be taken off every rewards and VIP list, and save it. Any offer that shows up after you self-exclude is worth reporting to your state regulator. How to get VIP hosts to leave you alone.
What about your data?
Check Polymarket's privacy policy for data requests.
Close the rest too
Closing Polymarket helps. The other apps are still one tap away, so shut those down too:
- How to delete your Sleeper account
- How to delete your Betr account
- How to delete your Kalshi account
- How to delete your Novig account
- How to delete your DraftKings account
- How to delete your FanDuel account
- Every other betting app
FAQ
How do I delete my Polymarket account?
Use Polymarket's self-exclusion and choose the permanent option, or contact Polymarket support to ask about closing your account. Polymarket's published tools are new, so check the current options in the app.
How long does Polymarket self-exclusion last?
Polymarket's Trust & Safety Center lists self-exclusion from one month to one year, or permanently. It blocks new positions and deposits, while still letting you close positions and withdraw.
Does self-excluding from Polymarket block other apps?
No. Self-excluding on Polymarket covers Polymarket only, and state sportsbook lists often don't reach a prediction market. Exclude on each app you use.
What happens to the money in my Polymarket account?
Withdraw it before you close or self-exclude. Some apps lock your balance until a self-exclusion ends.
Can I reopen my Polymarket account later?
If you only closed it, often yes, which is the problem. If you self-excluded, usually not until the term ends. Pick the option you won't be able to talk your way out of.
Closing the account is a start
Get a recovery plan for what comes next. If you keep reopening accounts, call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) for free help any time.
Start my planSources: Polymarket US: Trust & Safety; Legal Sports Report: Polymarket adds responsible gaming tools (2026). Steps checked October 2026 and may change; confirm in the app. Unbettable has no relationship with Polymarket.
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