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Because it's blaming Polymarket for something not within its control, which is imprecise. TFA makes the same mistake, fwiw.

• cubefox 10mo ago
  That's a minor flaw but the comment seems mostly correct.
• JKCalhoun 10mo ago
  It's almost like they were not going to pay up regardless. Might as well have bet "doll hairs"…
  • lxgr 10mo ago
    They are paying up, just for the "no" outcome.
    • hn_acc1 10mo ago
      They ARE, or INTEND to? It's not Jan 31, 2026 yet, so, AFAICT, only the "Yes" option can be short-circuited if it occurs. They can't pay the "No" side until Feb 1, 2026, right?
      • lxgr 10mo ago
        Good point, so for completeness: They'll pay out either "Yes" or "No", but definitely not nobody or themselves (except if they're also "Yes" or "No" holders).