Polymarket fortune-cookie ad draws criticism as photo tops 500K views

Polymarket has drawn criticism on X after a photo of its fortune-cookie advertisement attracted more than 500,000 views. Summary Polymarket’s fortune-cookie ad drew criticism after Jared Holt’s photo topped 500,000 views on X. The purple promotional slip features Polymarket branding, a QR code and an acknowledgment of paid advertising. OpenFortune has handled similar campaigns, but its involvement in Polymarket’s placement remains unconfirmed. Polymarket’s marketing has included sports partnerships and paid creator promotions that attracted disclosure scrutiny. Jared Holt shared the image in an Oct. 24 post, showing a purple promotional slip held beside an opened fortune cookie. “Yes, we paid for a fortune cookie ad.” The slip carries Polymarket’s name, logo and a partially visible QR code. Holt expressed frustration with the advertisement in his accompanying comment. Polymarket’s cookie ad attracts critical reactions Holt’s post showed 501,600 views when captured in a screenshot. A separate post showed an account named Maths Cat quoting the post and directing a hostile response at the prediction-market company. “I hope you file for bankruptcy.” The quote-post displayed 492 views. ...