Why are people betting on war?
March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026
Why are people betting on war?
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<p>Lots of people enjoy a flutter – but have you ever considered betting on a US strike on Iran? Or when Russia will take control of a village in the Donbass? Or what day a head of state might be killed?</p><p>It’s a macabre thought for even the most compulsive gambler – but punters are betting millions of dollars on prediction sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, which both have links to Donald Trump Jr.</p><p>High stakes bets on specific acts of war have led to allegations of insider trading and potential market manipulation.</p><p>Niall discusses Polymarket and the ethics of wartime betting with Sam Doak of Sky News’ Data and Forensics unit.</p><p>Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us: <a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>why@sky.uk</u></a></p>
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