‘Illegal, Unlicensed Gambling Operation’: New York Sues Polymarket
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state was filing a lawsuit against Polymarket for running what the state calls an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation. The state also alleges that Polymarket allows people under the age of 21 to gamble, something expressly forbidden under New York law. Hochul released a statement Thursday alleging that Polymarket was a “bad corporate actor” that’s preying on consumers and not paying tax dollars that fund schools and public services.
- ▪New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state was filing a lawsuit against Polymarket for running what the state calls an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation.
- ▪The state also alleges that Polymarket allows people under the age of 21 to gamble, something expressly forbidden under New York law.
- ▪Hochul released a statement Thursday alleging that Polymarket was a “bad corporate actor” that’s preying on consumers and not paying tax dollars that fund schools and public services.
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- ▪ New York Sues Polymarket Over Alleged Illegal Gambling — The Information
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New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state was filing a lawsuit against Polymarket for running what the state calls an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation. The state also alleges that Polymarket allows people under the age of 21 to gamble, something expressly forbidden under New York law. Gov. Hochul released a statement Thursday alleging that Polymarket was a “bad corporate actor” that’s preying on consumers and not paying tax dollars that fund schools and public services. “By running an unlicensed gambling operation, Polymarket has done more than just knowingly violate state law, they have put New Yorkers at risk, especially those underage who are most vulnerable to problem gaming,” Gov. Hochul said.
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