Prediction market platform Polymarket issued an apology for allowing users to place bets on the fate of American pilots aboard a U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran.
A two-seater F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down on Friday, according to a U.S. official. One crew member was rescued, but the other remains missing.
In a since-deleted market, users were able to wager on when the pilots might be rescued, with the majority predicting a Saturday rescue.
“US confirms pilots rescued by…?” the market read.
Yet, this is fine…
https://polymarket.com/predictions/gaza
https://polymarket.com/predictions/Ukraine
https://polymarket.com/predictions/taiwan
Note that none of these (that I saw) included anything about the number of casualties, fatalities, the fate of any specific individual, etc.
Not saying I agree, but I imagine that’s their “line in the sand”
Their line in the sand is entirely public-relations-driven.