Ohio Threatens Prediction Market Lawsuits as Polymarket Sues First

Ohio ’s prediction market crackdown is moving toward more court fights, and operators are getting there first. Gov. Mike DeWine says the state will sue companies that keep offering sports event contracts despite orders to stop. Meanwhile, the Ohio Casino Control Commission said two companies are pursuing litigation in response to its cease-and-desist notices, with Polymarket confirmed as one of them. The regulator has not publicly identified the second litigant. The commission sent notices to 10 companies earlier this month, giving them until Oct. 16 to confirm compliance.