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Large Sums Won from Bets on US Military Operation and Maduro's Removal

Published January 4, 2026, 13:11
Large Sums Won from Bets on US Military Operation and Maduro's Removal

An account on the Polymarket prediction platform reportedly placed large bets shortly before the US military operation in Venezuela and the removal of Nicolás Maduro, resulting in significant profits. This has sparked debate regarding insider information and ethics in prediction markets. While insider information is considered positive in these markets, the speed and size of the winnings raised suspicions of potential connections to the Pentagon or US intelligence agencies. The Polymarket platform allows users to bet on real-world events, and in this case, bets on Maduro's departure increased rapidly before the operation.