US Soldier Arrested After Betting on 'Maduro's Arrest' and Winning $400,000! Trump: The World is Becoming a Bit Like a Casino

On April 24, US President Trump stated on Thursday (April 23) that an investigation will be launched into betting activities on prediction markets involving insider information, particularly regarding whether federal personnel used undisclosed information to place bets. Trump remarked that the current global situation is ‘a bit like a casino,’ suggesting that some market transactions may have deviated from normal investment logic and instead relied on asymmetric information or even insider news. He also emphasized that he has ‘never been a strong supporter of these betting platforms’ and fundamentally disagrees with gambling behavior. This statement comes as prediction markets have recently sparked frequent controversies. With geopolitical events, military actions, and policy decisions being included as betting subjects, some unusually accurate trading behaviors have raised concerns about ‘insider trading.’ Notably, the regulatory body’s increasing vigilance regarding ‘insider bets’ in prediction markets is closely related to a recent case that has come to light. According to ABC News citing informed sources, US federal law enforcement agencies arrested a special forces soldier on Thursday. This individual had participated in the operation to capture former Venezuelan President Maduro and is accused of using insider information obtained prior to the operation to place bets on the prediction market platform Polymarket, ultimately profiting over $400,000. (Dongxin News Agency)