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Rob Pegoraro
@robpegoraro.com

Yet another chapter in "prop bets, but for sociopaths": Polymarket makes money off people wagering on wildfires. Since my mother-in-law lives in Sonoma County, I find this more offensive than the average Polymarket bet.

High Country News@highcountrynews.org

Fire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.

hcn.orgPeople are betting on wildfires. Should they? - High Country NewsFire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.

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