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

A Guardian investigation reveals Polymarket gamblers have staked over $500,000 on whether Russia will capture Kostyantynivka amid ongoing conflict. Critics argue that these betting activities could manipulate broader markets and call for regulation. Gamblers have even threatened journalists to alter reporting, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding this prediction market platform.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia