More than $24 million was bet on whether Mark Wahlberg would attend the Super Bowl

Prediction markets saw significant activity related to the Super Bowl, with more than $24 million wagered on whether actor Mark Wahlberg would attend the game. This figure surpassed combined bets placed on 31 other celebrities and politicians. The wager on Wahlberg was five times the amount bet on Donald Trump, the second-highest potential attendee. The surge in betting was triggered by a rumor that spread through college sororities and fraternities and then on social media. As of Monday night, the question of Wahlberg's attendance remained unresolved on the platform Kalshi. The situation highlights the potential for individuals with insider information to exploit prediction markets, especially when false rumors can influence betting trends.