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NY AG Sues Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Claims

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What happened

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Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Polymarket in Manhattan court on September 24, 2026, with support from Governor Kathy Hochul. The suit questions whether prediction markets constitute illegal gambling. This action expands James's efforts, which previously targeted Kalshi, Coinbase Financial Markets, and Gemini Titan for operating without required New York State Gaming Commission licenses. Polymarket countered that the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has exclusive authority to regulate these markets.

From businesstimes.com.sg

Why it matters

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The lawsuit escalates the nationwide debate over who should regulate prediction markets in the United States. Governor Kathy Hochul stated that Polymarket violated state law and put New Yorkers at risk. The case involves a conflict between state regulatory authority and federal oversight of financial platforms.

From businesstimes.com.sg

Who's involved

  • Kathy HochulSupported the lawsuit filed by the Attorney General.
  • Letitia JamesFiled the lawsuit against Polymarket.
  • PolymarketDefendant in the lawsuit, claiming federal authority to operate.

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  1. Hochul and James filed a joint lawsuit against Kalshi.1 source
  2. AG James filed a lawsuit in Manhattan, with support from Governor Hochul.1 source

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