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🇪🇸 El País
World

Will the United States Attack Iran?: The Question Worth Millions and Fuels Suspicions of Fraud in Prediction Markets

The article discusses the significant public interest in whether the United States will attack Iran, leading to a surge in betting on prediction markets like Polymarket.

Mar 1 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Will Jesus Christ return? Will the US attack Iran? Do aliens exist? This is how the crazy (and lucrative) prediction betting business works

The article discusses the booming prediction betting market in the US, highlighting significant amounts wagered on political events and questions like the return of Jesus Christ and potential US military actions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nevada sues Kalshi to block company’s prediction market operation in state

Nevada authorities have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi to prevent the company from operating its prediction market for sports betting in the state.

Feb 18 • 14:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Bettors make a bold prediction: Finland will win the Eurovision

Finland is currently the favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest, despite not having selected its representative yet.

Feb 16 • 13:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Betting on Everything – Billions are at Stake

An increasing number of bettors are wagering on very specific events in prediction markets, where billions are traded daily in cryptocurrency.

Feb 14 • 16:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Israelis Suspected of Betting with Military Secrets: 'A Nightmare'

Several Israelis, including a senior officer, have been arrested on suspicion of using military secrets for betting on an American prediction market, potentially aiding Iran in interpreting Israel's intentions.

Feb 13 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Betting on catastrophe: the dizzying rise of prediction markets

The article discusses the surge in popularity of prediction markets, where individuals place bets on various global events, and highlights concerns about their implications.

Feb 8 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The 'whales' betting more than 30,000 euros on the arrest (or not) of Zapatero: this is how the multimillion-dollar Polymarket operates

In a unique betting market called Polymarket, users stake significant amounts on the prediction of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's potential arrest before March 31, 2026, with odds currently suggesting an 11% chance of it happening.

Jan 10 • 21:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US traders make big profits betting on Maduro’s capture in January

Traders in the US have reportedly earned substantial profits by betting on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, anticipating political changes prior to Donald Trump's announcement.

Jan 5 • 16:44 UTC

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