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Big Bets: $1.5M Lost on Arsenal UCL Defeat

A high-stakes gambler lost $1.5 million after betting on Arsenal to win the Champions League, with PSG taking the title in a penalty shootout.

A trader reportedly lost $1.55 million on Polymarket after betting Arsenal would lift the trophy. The bet looked promising early when Kai Havertz put Arsenal up 1-0 in the fifth minute. However, after the match went to penalties and Arsenal missed two kicks, PSG won 4-3 to secure its second straight Champions League title. moryak.biz

In contrast, a Station Sports customer who bet $1 million on PSG at -160 odds won $625,000 profit when the French club prevailed. The bettor endured a tense match as Arsenal took an early lead before PSG equalized in the 64th minute through Ousmane Dembélé's penalty.