Nevada Court Blocks Polymarket Contracts Ahead of Key Hearing
A Nevada state court has temporarily barred Polymarket from offering event-based contracts, siding with regulators who argue the platform violates gaming laws. The restraining order sets the stage for a pivotal hearing on February 11 that could shape the regulatory landscape for prediction markets.
Judge Jason Woodbury's ruling challenges Polymarket's defense that federal derivatives law preempts state oversight. The decision exposes tension between emerging crypto platforms and established gaming jurisdictions, with Nevada asserting its authority over what it deems unlicensed sports wagering.