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New York sues Polymarket U.S., two months after filing lawsuit against Kalshi

New York officials have filed a lawsuit against QCX LLC doing business as Polymarket U.S., labeling the platform an unlicensed gambling operation. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul took legal action against the prediction market, alleging it operates as illegal sports betting and allows users under 21 to participate. In response, Polymarket has launched a countersuit in federal court against Governor Hochul and Attorney General James to block state regulation of its prediction market. The state is asking the court to shut down the platform.

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  • ✓ New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued QCX LLC doing business as Polymarket US.
  • ✓ New York officials called Polymarket an unlicensed gambling operation and illegal sports betting.
  • ✓ Polymarket countersued New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James in federal court.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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New York sued Polymarket U.S. and the platform filed a countersuit against state officials in federal court.

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  1. New York Sues Polymarket U.S. Over Prediction Market

    New York officials have filed a lawsuit against QCX LLC doing business as Polymarket U.S., labeling the platform an unlicensed gambling operation. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul took legal action against the prediction market, alleging it operates as illegal sports betting and allows users under 21 to participate. In response, Polymarket has launched a countersuit in federal court against Governor Hochul and Attorney General James to block state regulation of its prediction market. The state is asking the court to shut down the platform.

    Why it matters

    This legal clash follows a similar lawsuit filed by New York against Kalshi two months prior, intensifying scrutiny on prediction markets within the state. The enforcement action highlights growing regulatory pressure from state officials against digital betting platforms operating without local licenses. Meanwhile, research has highlighted the toll such betting applications take on specific demographics, notably Black communities and young participants.

    What is confirmed

    • New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued QCX LLC doing business as Polymarket US.
    • New York officials called Polymarket an unlicensed gambling operation and illegal sports betting.
    • Polymarket countersued New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James in federal court.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Research points to a heavy toll that betting apps are taking on Black communities and young Black individuals.

    What to watch next

    • Court rulings on New York's request to shut down Polymarket.
    • Federal court proceedings regarding Polymarket's countersuit against Governor Hochul and Attorney General James.
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.covers.com — Kalshi Promo Code COVERS35 for $35 Bonus in August 2026
    2. AP News — New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation
    3. CNBC — New York sues Polymarket U.S., two months after filing lawsuit against Kalshi
    4. Reuters — New York lawsuit says Polymarket's prediction markets are illegal gambling
    5. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — New York Attorney General Letitia James files suit against Polymarket
    6. Ars Technica — New York asks court to shut down Polymarket's "illegal gambling operation"
    7. The New York Times — New York sues Polymarket for running ‘illegal gambling operation’
    8. Reuters — Polymarket sues New York attorney general to block regulation of its prediction market
    9. finance.yahoo.com — New York State Sues To Block Polymarket
    10. www.americanbanker.com — New York sues Polymarket, alleging 'illegal gambling'
    11. dailyhodl.com — New York Sues Polymarket for Allegedly Running Illegal Gambling Operation
    12. www.yahoo.com — New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Polymarket lawsuit spotlights betting boom targeting Black communities
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