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Gambler Wins $436,000 Betting on Maduro's 'Arrest'

Published January 7, 2026, 13:12
Gambler Wins $436,000 Betting on Maduro's 'Arrest'

An anonymous trader won approximately $436,000 betting on the Polymarket platform that Nicolas Maduro would lose power, shortly before the announcement of the operation for his arrest. This has raised questions about the possibility of insider trading. The trader had invested $32,537 in contracts with low odds, which skyrocketed in value after the announcement. The incident has caused concern and led to proposals for legislative regulation of prediction markets.