Polymarket’s return to the U.S. is already drawing massive demand, with the platform’s mobile app waitlist climbing past one million users as it rolls out in limited early access.
The prediction markets company recently launched its U.S.-specific iOS app in a restricted beta, initially allowing only a small group of users to participate.
And user interest has surged. The app is currently operating as a “sports-first” experience, focusing on event-based markets tied to major competitions, with broader categories expected to follow later.
Industry data suggests Polymarket is already gaining ground against competitors. Journalist Dustin Gouker noted that during a recent market tied to The Masters, Polymarket’s U.S. platform generated roughly $255 million in trading volume, more than half of rival Kalshi’s $460 million on the same event. Those figures do not include Polymarket’s separate decentralized platform, which operates globally.
The relaunch marks a significant moment for the company, which re-entered the U.S. market after resolving regulatory issues tied to a 2022 enforcement action.
For now, the app is only accessible via mobile and primarily supports sports-related markets. However, the company has signaled plans to expand into politics, culture, and other categories once the rollout progresses further.
With these moves, Polymarket is flipping the entire betting experience on its head by putting users in control. It’s fully legal in your state, built with some of the lowest fees in the space, and consistently offers some of the biggest payouts because there’s no traditional house taking the other side.
Instead of fixed odds, Polymarket users are trading against other users, meaning they help set the market and find real value. With the unique ability to LiveTrade™ on every game, there are no lockouts or restrictions. Users can enter and exit positions anytime as odds move in real time.
This is a faster, sharper, and more transparent way to engage with sports. Getting started is easy with a free $20 to jump in and explore the edge for yourself. Use code “COMPLEX” for early access to the Polymarket app and $50 free when you sign up.
Polymarket also now has politics markets on the app, with more markets coming soon, including culture, weather, finance, and others.
