Men found ‘Love Island.’ Then they started betting on it.

According to The 19th, prediction market apps like Polymarket and Kalshi have opened up a new betting arena: the dating reality show Love Island. While the show's contestants compete for a cash prize and brand partnerships, audiences can now place financial wagers on the outcomes. It's another sign of how prediction markets are expanding beyond traditional finance into entertainment and pop culture.

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