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New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation

Bitcoin Magazine·September 24, 2026·1 min read
New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued Polymarket, alleging the prediction market operates as an illegal gambling operation without a license. The complaint targets Polymarket's operations in the state, potentially impacting its U.S. business. This legal action underscores regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.

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