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[ny] Son (20) Used My Sports Betting Account Without Permission

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My 20-year-old son used my sports betting account without my knowledge and won $1,200. I just found out about this situation. I understand the legal gambling age in NY is 21, and I know I'll need to pay taxes on these winnings, but I'm concerned about potential legal liability since he used my account.

Some relevant details:

- This occurred in New York State where sports betting is legal for those 21+

- My son is 20 years old

- He used my personal betting account without my knowledge

- The winnings amount to $1,200

I never gave him permission to use my account or login credentials. I only discovered this after the fact. Beyond the tax implications, what potential legal issues should I be concerned about? Could I face consequences from the betting platform or state gaming commission?

I plan to immediately change my account password and enable additional security measures. I've also told my son he cannot use my account again. Just trying to understand my legal exposure here and what steps I should take to protect myself.

Disclaimer: I know I need to report these winnings on my taxes. I'm specifically asking about other potential legal ramifications given the unauthorized account use by someone underage.

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