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>>Norwegian authorities are investigating significant wagers placed on Polymarket regarding the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

Norwegian authorities are investigating significant wagers placed on Polymarket regarding the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

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2 days ago

Nobel Prize Betting Activity

Norwegian officials are investigating unusual betting activity surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize. Large bets were placed on Polymarket, a prediction market, shortly before the official announcement. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's victory saw a significant spike in wagers, as reported by Bloomberg.

Suspected Information Leak

A trader, “dirtycup,” made a substantial bet on Machado’s win and profited significantly. Polymarket's official account publicly acknowledged the notable betting surge on social media. According to Polymarket data, this account was newly created with no prior betting history.

Investigation and Market Overview

The Norwegian Nobel Institute considers this matter seriously, suspecting a “criminal actor.” The Nobel committee is currently reviewing the events surrounding the leak. Polymarket allows users to bet on various real-world occurrences, with its founder becoming a billionaire after substantial investment.