Hochul Vows to Defend NY Gambling Laws Against Federal Lawsuit
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Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a joint statement on April 24, 2026, responding to a federal lawsuit challenging New York's enforcement of state gambling laws against prediction market platforms. The statement affirms the state's commitment to consumer protection and declares the administration will continue to defend its gambling laws in court, asserting that prediction markets fall under the same regulatory framework as traditional casinos.
“When gambling platforms, including prediction markets, violate our laws, we will not hesitate to hold them accountable.”
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Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James released a joint statement on April 24, 2026, asserting that New York will continue enforcing its gambling laws against prediction market platforms despite a federal lawsuit challenging those enforcement actions. The statement characterizes the federal government's position as prioritizing corporate interests over consumer protection. The administration explicitly commits to holding gambling platforms accountable when they violate state laws, whether operating as prediction markets or traditional casinos. This represents a political and legal commitment rather than a regulatory change or new compliance obligation.
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Statement April 24, 2026 Albany, NY
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to the federal government’s lawsuit against New York for enforcing the state’s gambling laws in actions against prediction market platforms:
“Once again, this administration is prioritizing big corporations over consumers and New Yorkers’ best interests. New York’s gambling laws are designed to protect consumers, whether they are placing bets in a prediction market or a casino. When gambling platforms, including prediction markets, violate our laws, we will not hesitate to hold them accountable. We look forward to continuing to defend our laws in court.”
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