S 8889 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the New York prediction market regulation act

Summary
Requires a license from the department of financial services to operate a prediction market; defines "prediction market" as any platform, electronic or physical, that allows participants to place wagers, trades, or financial positions on the outcome of future events, including but not limited to political, economic, weather, or other contingencies, where payouts are tied to event outcomes; provides for standards of conduct and enforcement authority by the department of financial services.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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