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Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

The relative transparency of some prediction market exchanges shows the big wins and dramatic losses from wagers being placed on the mammoth tournament.

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Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

Polymarket and Kalshi traded over $5 billion in World Cup bets, with one user losing $9 million. The boom exposes unregulated infrastructure and leverage concentration, signaling systemic risks as decentralized finance platforms scale without compliance frameworks.

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sabato 20 giugno 2026·scmp.com
Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom?
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Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

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Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode

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