The New York State Gaming Commission has launched an educational campaign warning residents about unlawful online gambling, including offshore casinos and prediction markets. The Commission said these platforms operate without the consumer protections required of licensed operators and can expose players to unfair practices, unpaid winnings, theft of personal information, and potential links to organized crime.
The Commission also raised concerns about underage access, noting that while legal sports betting in New York requires players to be at least 21, many offshore and prediction-market sites allow access at 18 and lack effective age verification. It said unlawful operators generate no tax revenue for the state, and it urged residents to use only licensed, regulated options.
