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Polymarket Removes Wager Contract Over Cornell Case

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00

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What happened

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Polymarket removed a contract from its platform that allowed users to wager on the fate of seven men accused of sexually assaulting or exploiting a Cornell student in 2024. The market, which had over $450,000 in volume, was taken off the international platform. Polymarket stated that its U.S. exchange is regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which prohibits trading related to unlawful activity.

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Why it matters

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The removal of the contract follows reports that LeBron James has an endorsement deal with Polymarket. The regulatory action taken by Polymarket could impact the stability and value of his commercial agreement.

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Who's involved

LeBron JamesAmerican basketball player with an endorsement deal with Polymarket
Associated PressMultinational news agency that contacted LeBron James's representatives

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