A newbie on Polymarket netted over $1 million in just a few hours on Sunday by betting on Spain to win the FIFA World Cup.
Suspicious 'Yamal' Account Emerges Operating under the pseudonym "yamal19," the punter began purchasing "Yes" shares on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket when the odds were about 59%.
They ended up tossing $1.95 million into the bet.
Curiously, there is no record of this trader placing bets on any other Polymarket contract, sports or non-sports.
When Spain beat Argentina to lift the trophy at New Jersey Stadium, the trader landed a big pay‑off.
