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Will Ronaldo Cry? World Cup Fans Bet Billions Through Prediction Markets
BellingcatThursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Football fans wagered more than US $14 billion on the FIFA World Cup through prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi, a Bellingcat analysis has found.
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Football fans wagered more than US $14 billion on the FIFA World Cup through prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi, a Bellingcat analysis has found.
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