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Polymarket Removes Betting on Missing Pilot After Criticism

4/4/2026

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Representative Moulton criticized Polymarket for allowing bets on the rescue of a missing U.S. pilot, calling it "DISGUSTING."
Polymarket removed the betting option, saying it did not meet its integrity standards.
Moulton and others questioned the effectiveness of these standards, noting that users could still bet on other military-related outcomes.
Polymarket and similar platforms have been accused of operating illegal gambling by misclassifying their products.

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Representative Moulton criticized Polymarket for allowing bets on the rescue of a missing U.S. pilot, calling it "DISGUSTING."
Polymarket removed the betting option, saying it did not meet its integrity standards.
Moulton and others questioned the effectiveness of these standards, noting that users could still bet on other military-related outcomes.
Polymarket and similar platforms have been accused of operating illegal gambling by misclassifying their products.