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flag The 2026 Golden Globes drew criticism for promoting betting via Polymarket, sparking debate over gambling's role in entertainment.

flag The 2026 Golden Globes faced backlash for integrating Polymarket, an online prediction market, into its broadcast, with hosts promoting betting odds and on-screen graphics displaying real-time forecasts. flag Viewers criticized the move as inappropriate and cringe, likening it to gambling and expressing concern over the commercialization of awards shows. flag Despite organizers calling it a groundbreaking engagement tool, the partnership sparked debate over the normalization of betting in entertainment, with nearly $2.5 million wagered across 30 categories.

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