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South Korea Prediction Market Concerns Over $160K Mayoral Election Win
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South Korea Prediction Market Concerns Over $160K Mayoral Election Win

Lawyers have warned South Koreans who trade contracts on prediction markets could face prosecution under gambling laws, after a Polymarket user won $160,000 on the outcome of the Seoul mayoral election.

Lawyers have warned South Koreans who trade contracts on prediction markets could face prosecution under gambling laws, after a Polymarket user won $160,000 on the outcome of the Seoul mayoral election.

The user made a 106.41% profit on their stake after backing the incumbent Oh Se-hoon ahead of the June 3 election. Oh, of the Seoul mayoral election.

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