South Carolina man who never used prediction markets sues DraftKings and Polymarket

South Carolina lawsuit challenges sports contracts

Charleston County resident James M. Hughes has sued DraftKings and Polymarket, alleging that their sports event contracts violate South Carolina’s anti-gambling law, according to gamblerss.com.

The report, published Oct 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM ET, identifies Hughes as someone who has never used prediction markets. His challenge nevertheless targets the platforms’ sports-related offerings.

Limited details on the legal challenge

The available summary frames the dispute as an allegation of unlawful sports betting under state law. That is Hughes’s claim, not an established legal finding.

The source’s full text was unavailable, and the supplied summary is incomplete. It does not establish the platforms’ responses, the relief Hughes seeks or any court action on his allegations.

What it means for prediction markets

• State-law exposure is the central issue: The suit challenges whether the platforms’ sports event contracts comply with South Carolina’s anti-gambling law.
• The plaintiff’s lack of participation is notable: According to gamblerss.com, Hughes has never used prediction markets. The available material does not explain how that may affect his case.
• No outcome can yet be inferred: The supplied reporting establishes the filing and its core allegation, but provides no ruling on the contracts’ legality.