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‘That was fun.’ As L.A. burned, online gamblers bet on how much the fires would destroy

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‘That was fun.’ As L.A. burned, online gamblers bet on how much the fires would destroy

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Late Stage Capitalism@lemmy.world · 5 days ago

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'That was fun.' As L.A. burned, online gamblers bet on how much the fires would destroy

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While Southern California was burning in January 2025, people online were placing money on potential outcomes. Experts say the possibility of making money on disasters can create dangerous incentives.

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Everyone who bet on the fires should be investigated for arson
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  or for insider trading that’s for sure

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