Stories by Bobby Allyn
Bobby Allyn
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By Bobby Allyn
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
Bobby Allyn | Jun 2, 2026, 8:55 PM UTC
The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.

By Bobby Allyn
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fundBobby Allyn | May 30, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC

By Bobby Allyn
DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades netting $1.2 millionBobby Allyn | May 27, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC

By Bobby Allyn
Spencer Pratt is 'winning the internet,' but can he become mayor of Los Angeles?Bobby Allyn | May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

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Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction marketsBobby Allyn | May 19, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC

New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.
Bobby Allyn | May 17, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC

The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning
the internet
Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.
Bobby Allyn | May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive
The hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years.
Bobby Allyn, Eliana Morales Gil | May 5, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC

French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC




