Google clarifies that Polymarket bets appearing in News was a 'mistake'
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 day ago
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Source: Theverge
Google News and Polymarket: Polymarket's betting market was briefly featured in Google News, but the links to these results have since been removed, as they were not intended to be displayed.
Google's Policy on Sources: Google News is designed to showcase sources that create content about current issues and events, and it has specific policies for sites to be eligible for inclusion.
Spokesperson's Statement: Google spokesperson Ned Adriance clarified that the site appeared in error and is no longer surfacing in Google News.
Linking to Betting Markets: The links that were displayed directed users to betting markets related to specific news events, indicating a connection between news and betting activities.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
