# New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operations

https://mins.news/en/item/72987

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-24 20:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/24/new-york-sues-polymarket-over-allegations-of-illegal-gambling-operations?traffic_source=rss

> New York State sued prediction-market company Polymarket, alleging it operated unlicensed gambling in violation of state law and targeted users as young as 18, despite a 21-year minimum for mobile sports betting. Polymarket rejected the allegations. Attorney General Letitia James said the lawsuit aims to protect residents and public services.

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