Is Polymarket legal in New York?

Polymarket's US app runs on QCX LLC, a CFTC-designated exchange, and opened to waitlisted users in December 2025. Available to verified US residents in 49 states plus D.C., New York included.

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The short answer · Available, case pending in NY

Available for now — Polymarket accepts New York residents today, but New York is suing it and the case is pending. It's available in 50 states, restricted in 0, and unavailable in 1.

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18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.

Last checked October 5, 2026

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Editorial notes

What to know

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US residents trade through the Polymarket US app, not the international site.

New York

Available to verified NY residents today, but disputed. New York sued Polymarket US on September 24, 2026, alleging it runs an unlicensed gambling operation. The case is pending.

Nevada

Not available. A Nevada state judge granted an injunction on May 29, 2026 blocking Polymarket US from operating in Nevada (reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal).

Change-log

What changed for Polymarket

Dated events, newest first, each with its source. Where the only source is press, the entry says who reported it. This is a record of events, not legal advice.

  1. September 24, 2026 New York

    New York sues Polymarket US in state court

    The Attorney General and the Governor announced a lawsuit against QCX LLC, doing business as Polymarket US, alleging it runs an unlicensed gambling operation. The suit asks for an order stopping it from operating in the state, plus fines, forfeiture of gains and restitution.

    Source: New York State Attorney General

  2. September 24, 2026 New York

    Polymarket reported to have filed its own suit against New York

    Sports Betting Dime reported that Polymarket filed a countersuit the same day New York sued it, asking for preliminary and permanent injunctions against enforcement of state gambling laws on its sports event contracts.

    Source: Sports Betting Dime

  3. December 3, 2025 Federal

    Polymarket opens its U.S. app to users on its waitlist

    Polymarket announced it was rolling out its U.S.-facing, CFTC-regulated prediction market to people on its waitlist, initially with a limited set of sports markets.

    Source: Event Horizon

  4. July 9, 2025 Federal

    CFTC designates QCX LLC, later operating as Polymarket US

    The CFTC register of trading organizations shows QCX LLC as a designated contract market as of July 9, 2025, and notes that the exchange now operates under the name Polymarket US.

    Source: CFTC Trading Organizations register (QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US)

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Is Polymarket legal in New York?

Polymarket accepts verified New York residents today, but its legal status in New York is in dispute. Available to verified NY residents today, but disputed. New York sued Polymarket US on September 24, 2026, alleging it runs an unlicensed gambling operation. The case is pending.

In how many US states is Polymarket available?

Polymarket is fully available in 50 states/territories, restricted in 0, and unavailable in 1 as of our most recent review.

When was this information last updated?

October 1, 2026. Always confirm directly on Polymarket before depositing — state availability changes regularly.