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WNBA Attendance Soars Amid Controversial Betting Predictions

1/30/2026

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The WNBA's attendance this season surpassed 2.5 million, signaling a surge in popularity.
Amid this rise, gamblers predict player performance by menstrual cycles, a practice criticized.
FadeMeBets claims a 68.75% accuracy rate in his predictions, basing this on players' menstrual phases.
Critics, including sports medicine experts, say the approach is unfounded and sexist, and note FadeMeBets does not consult players about their cycles.

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Story summary

The WNBA's attendance this season surpassed 2.5 million, signaling a surge in popularity.
Amid this rise, gamblers predict player performance by menstrual cycles, a practice criticized.
FadeMeBets claims a 68.75% accuracy rate in his predictions, basing this on players' menstrual phases.
Critics, including sports medicine experts, say the approach is unfounded and sexist, and note FadeMeBets does not consult players about their cycles.