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Aug 12, 2026

New York City Council probes prediction markets over marketing practices

The New York City Council launched an investigation into four prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket, examining alleged 'false, deceptive, or abusive marketing tactics' targeting younger people. The probe creates a new regulatory front for the booming prediction market industry.

Aug 12, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The Commodity Futures Trading Commission used its emergency authority to order Kalshi to continue operating in New York despite the state's lawsuit and efforts to shut down its operations.
  • ▪The New York City Council's investigation aims to determine if city officials need to consider additional measures, including legislation, public education, and enforcement, to protect consumers from prediction market marketing.
  • ▪A Polymarket spokesperson stated that the company looks forward to engaging with the New York City Council regarding the marketing investigation.

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Consumer protectionCrypto regulationNew York City

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