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Nevada files motion for TRO and preliminary injunction against Polymarket

Nevada files motion for TRO and preliminary injunction against Polymarket

The battle against state gaming commissions and prediction markets wages on, as Nevada gaming regulators have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against Polymarket. In the filing, it states: “The BOARD seeks to restrain and enjoin POLYMARKET and any of its agents, employees, officers, or affiliates from operating a derivatives exchange and prediction market (“market”) that offers event-based contracts relating to sporting and other events to people…” NEW: Nevada files motion for TRO and preliminary injunction against Polymarket, seeks order enjoining Polymarket and its agents and affiliates from offering event-based contracts relating to sporting and other events to persons located in NV without obtaining required licensure. pic.twitter.com/TRUktTLbBw — Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 21, 2026 In a press release by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, published earlier, on January 16, they state that “Polymarket operates a derivatives exchange and prediction market where it offers event contracts for sale. These products are offered for sale on Polymarket’s mobile app and are made available to people in Nevada. “The Board considers offering …