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The Polymarket prediction market platform logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a list of available bets is projected.
The Polymarket prediction market platform logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a list of available bets is projected, on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Google security engineer accused of turning confidential search trends into $1.2M win on Polymarket

Michele Spagnuolo allegedly placed multiple trades on the prediction marketplace, abusing internal access to Google’s nonpublic data on the most searched people in 2025.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: Houston Astros fans watch Game 2 of the 117th World Series at sports bar Pitch 25 on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-2 in Game 2 to tie the best-of-seven World Series. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

US charges alleged extortionist with demanding $150K from MLB

The FBI got involved after the defendant appeared to threaten an MLB executive.
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