Polymarket withdraws explosive Artemis betting market after backlash

Polymarket is facing fresh scrutiny after a viral post set off a wave of criticism about what kinds of events should be turned into betting markets, which has since been withdrawn.

The controversy began when a screenshot circulated on X showing a Polymarket listing titled “Artemis II explodes?” Traders had assigned the event an 8% implied probability. For many users, the optics alone were jarring. One commenter wrote, “Sorry to be a scold but wagering on people dying should not be legal!” The remark quickly gained traction...