# New York defies Trump administration, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling

https://mins.news/en/item/73011

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-24 19:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/new-york-asks-court-to-shut-down-polymarkets-illegal-gambling-operation/

> New York sued Polymarket, alleging that its prediction market operates as an illegal gambling business. Governor Kathy Hochul said the unlicensed operation puts New Yorkers—especially vulnerable minors—at risk, while the state accused the platform of avoiding taxes paid by licensed casinos and mobile sports-gambling services.

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