New York moves to block Polymarket from the state, alleging it’s running an illegal gambling operation
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New York sues Polymarket, alleging the prediction‑market platform runs an illegal gambling operation and seeking a court order to bar its services in the state. The complaint cites Polymarket’s binary‑outcome contracts and claims they violate state gambling statutes. If the injunction succeeds, the case could pressure other crypto‑based betting sites, tightening regulatory scrutiny across the industry.
New York has sued Polymarket, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling operation and asking a court to block it from operating.