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Polymarket US filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio officials early Tuesday, Oct. 20, seeking to block state enforcement actions against prediction-market sports event contracts, according to Deadspin. The company says the action is necessary to “prevent imminent and irreparable harm.”
The challenge targets Ohio’s in-state sports betting requirements. Polymarket US argues those requirements discriminate against out-of-state businesses and restrict interstate commerce.
Lawsuit targets Ohio server and corporate-presence rules
According to Deadspin’s report, Ohio requires licensed sports betting operators to pay for servers within the state’s borders. Operators also must maintain a local corporate presence to retain licenses issued by the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
Polymarket US characterizes those requirements as “unlawful protectionism” and argues they conflict with the Dormant Commerce Clause. Those assertions are the company’s legal claims, not findings by a court.
The dispute concerns both the state’s enforcement against prediction-market apps and the in-state requirements attached to Ohio sports betting licenses.
Federal challenge leaves enforcement outcome unresolved
The case is before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, according to the report. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP represents Polymarket US.
Deadspin identifies compliance with the federal Wire Act as a possible defense for Ohio’s in-state requirements, but does not report that Ohio officials have formally asserted that argument.
The report does not identify a court ruling, a scheduled hearing or an immediate change to Ohio’s enforcement actions.
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Source: As reported by Deadspin.
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