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Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer (techcrunch.com)
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A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.

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[–] errer@lemmy.world 2 points 55 minutes ago

No bets should be placed on any of the events of the war given we can’t trust either side to present any factual information.

[–] ianhclark510@lemmy.blahaj.zone 43 points 5 hours ago

Remember kids, profit off a downed pilot and you’re a monster

Make a profit off 175 dead Iranian Schoolchildren and you’re on the DOW

[–] NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

i might have to check out this polymarket thing.