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News · 7 April 2026

Polymarket stops bets on downed US pilots

Polymarket stops bets on downed US pilots

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Online betting platform Polymarket faced strong criticism for allowing wagers on the rescue timing of US warplane crew members shot down in Iran. Following a "DISGUSTING" post from US Representative Seth Moulton, the company removed the market and is investigating how it appeared. Moulton noted 219 other war-related bets remained active on the platform.

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