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Polymarket Bettors Profit from U.S.-Iran Conflict Predictions

3/1/2026

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On Feb 28, 2026, Polymarket bettors profited from wagers predicting a U.S. attack on Iran, aligned with a statement by President Donald Trump.
Six new accounts earned about $1 million in 2026.
Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Mike Levin criticized profiting from warfare and urged oversight.
Levin identified Donald Trump Jr. as part of Polymarket's advisory board.
Journalist David Bernstein said the bets reflect insider information circulating among Washington elites.

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Story summary

On Feb 28, 2026, Polymarket bettors profited from wagers predicting a U.S. attack on Iran, aligned with a statement by President Donald Trump.
Six new accounts earned about $1 million in 2026.
Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Mike Levin criticized profiting from warfare and urged oversight.
Levin identified Donald Trump Jr. as part of Polymarket's advisory board.
Journalist David Bernstein said the bets reflect insider information circulating among Washington elites.