New York officials sue Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James sued QCX LLC, which operates as Polymarket US, alleging it ran unlicensed gambling in the state. The lawsuit claims the platform allowed users aged 18 to 20 to bet, although mobile sports betting requires participants to be at least 21. The officials seek to stop the operation and obtain forfeiture, restitution and fines; the allegations have not been adjudicated in the source report.
The lawsuit could determine whether Polymarket’s alleged gambling operation must meet New York licensing and age rules.