Bettors on Polymarket were taken by surprise when Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was released earlier than expected, leading to a significant loss of $270,000. The general consensus among bettors was that Durov would be released in September, but his unexpected release on a Wednesday disrupted the market predictions.

Bettors were fairly sure the Telegram CEO would be released in September. His release on Wednesday tossed the market on its head.

Unexpected Early Release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Costs Polymarket Bettors $270K