United States: Online betting on wildfires raises ethical concerns

Platforms like Polymarket allow betting on the occurrence and extent of wildfires in the United States.

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This practice, increasing with heatwaves, raises ethical and security concerns.

Authorities fear malicious acts to influence outcomes.

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