'Bone-Chilling': Gamblers 'Vowing to Kill' Journalist Unless He Changes Iran War Report to Help Them Win Polymarket Bet

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https://www.commondreams.org/news/israel-journalist-polymarket-threats

‘Bone-Chilling’: Gamblers ‘Vowing to Kill’ Journalist Unless He Changes Iran War Report to Help Them Win Polymarket Bet

“After you make us lose $900,000, we will invest no less than that to finish you.”

STEPHEN PRAGER
Mar 16, 2026
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“Checking those X accounts, both appeared to be involved in gambling on the Polymarket betting site,” he explained. “As far as I now understand, the emails I received were intended to confirm whether or not a missile had hit Israel on March 10 in order to resolve a prediction on Polymarket.”

Polymarket is a cryptocurrency-based prediction market where users buy and sell shares tied to real‑world events, enabling them to bet on the likelihood of future events, including those in wartime.

Fabian found that the people clamoring for his attention had put money on whether Iran would strike Israel on March 10. “This market will resolve to ‘Yes’ if Iran initiates a drone, missile, or air strike on Israel’s soil on the listed date in Israel Time (GMT+2). Otherwise, this market will resolve to ‘No’,” the website explained. However, it stipulates that intercepted missiles would not receive a “yes” verdict.

As of March 16, gamblers had wagered more than $14 million on the event.

… more… death threats … apps like Kalshi … bets on t war actions …

[newdeal2]

1. This shit needs to be banned

The explosion of online gambling is going to create so many societal issues with no benefits.

[NameAlreadyTaken]

2. Isn't this a crime or several crimes?

[David__77]

3. Sometimes these markets are a good source of intelligence.

[lame54]

4. Fantasy war leagues

[cbabe]

5. Prediction markets banned.

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