The Verge·3 min read·medium
That viral clip you saw of someone winning big on Polymarket was probably fake
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A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that Polymarket paid content creators to post deceptive videos showing fake bets and wins. The company has since taken down the fraudulent sites used in the scheme.
Why it matters
This highlights the prevalence of deceptive marketing practices in the emerging prediction market and crypto-betting industry.
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The article reports on investigative findings regarding corporate misconduct without taking a political stance.
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