The New York City Council said Wednesday that it is investigating four prediction markets over allegations that the companies engage in deceptive marketing. "Prediction markets aggressively entice consumers to bet and wager on sports, politics, culture, weather and pretty much anything," New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said in a statement. On Monday, the New York City Council said it would also investigate these allegations against Polymarket, including claims that the company targets younger adults using false and deceptive marketing. "We look forward to engaging with the New York City Council on this matter," Polymarket said in a statement. Yet attorneys note that it remains legally murky whether the CFTC's jurisdiction extends to sports betting, which drives much of the trading volume on prediction markets.