’Abhorrent’: the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war

Betting on War: The Dark Side of Prediction Markets 🤯



Prediction markets like Polymarket enable users to wager millions on geopolitical events, raising concerns about the ethics and implications of betting on sensitive issues like war. These platforms allow individuals to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, potentially influencing public perception and even policy decisions.

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Betting on War: The Dark Side of Prediction Markets 🤯



Prediction markets like Polymarket enable users to wager millions on geopolitical events, raising concerns about the ethics and implications of betting on sensitive issues like war. These platforms allow individuals to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, potentially influencing public perception and even policy decisions.
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