Polymarket apologizes for allowing wagers on fate of U.S. pilots downed in Iran
9 hours ago
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- Polymarket apologized for a market allowing bets on rescue of U.S. pilots downed in Iran, removing it for violating integrity standards.
- U.S. Representative Seth Moulton condemned the bet, criticizing Polymarket's standards and demanding removal of 219 other active war-related bets on the platform.
- Prediction markets face increased U.S. congressional scrutiny, with recent bills proposed to ban bets on sports, casino games, and government actions like wars.