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Concerns Raised Over Polymarket Betting on Los Angeles Wildfires

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Concerns Raised Over Polymarket Betting on Los Angeles Wildfires

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  • Polymarket is facing backlash for allowing users to place bets on outcomes related to the Southern California wildfires.
  • Critics argue that profiting from disasters is unethical and diminishes the suffering experienced by affected communities.
  • The platform offers betting on various questions, including the extent of wildfire damage and containment timelines.
  • Experts express concerns about the potential social implications of gamifying disasters and its effect on public sentiment.
  • Despite acknowledging the impact of wildfires, Polymarket continues to allow betting, prompting calls for the removal of such markets.

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