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Bettor Loses $1.5M on Arsenal UCL Defeat

A trader lost $1.55 million after betting on Arsenal to win the Champions League final, which went to PSG in a penalty shootout.

A high-stakes trader lost $1.55 million after placing a bet on Arsenal to win the Champions League final through Polymarket. The bet looked promising early when Arsenal took a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute via Kai Havertz's goal. However, PSG equalized in the 64th minute through Ousmane Dembélé's penalty, and the match went to a shootout where PSG prevailed 4-3.

In contrast, another bettor won $625,000 profit after wagering $1 million on PSG to lift the trophy at -160 odds. The Champions League final generated significant betting activity as soccer fans and high-rollers alike prepared for upcoming World Cup matches. newssport.cv