Norway Probes Possible Nobel Peace Prize Leak Linked to U.S. Betting Site

Norwegian officials are probing a potential leak of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, triggered by a surge in Polymarket trading predicting Maria Corina Machado’s victory just hours before the announcement.

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Summary

Norwegian authorities are investigating a potential leak of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner after a surge in Polymarket betting predicted Maria Corina Machado’s victory approximately 11 hours before the official announcement. A trader placed a $70,000 bet on Machado, earning $30,000 in profit. The Nobel committee is reviewing the situation for signs of a possible criminal leak of confidential information.

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