Fake testing environments, earning three thousand a month to buy reputation, Polymarket's wave of "transparency" is a bit ironic

According to The Wall Street Journal, Polymarket is accused of funding creators to upload videos showcasing false betting profit claims. The investigation reviewed 1,105 videos posted by 10 creators between December 2025 and May 2026, with 778 related to Polymarket bets. Most videos did not match real markets, and more than half of the seemingly winning bets would incur losses on genuine platforms. Some creators used a testing environment called Poiymarket. Creators earn approximately $2,000–$3,000 per month and must submit content for review before posting. Polymarket states that it is committed to maintaining market accuracy, fairness, and transparency, and plans to conduct a comprehensive audit of promotional content.