Betting on Dildos Outpaces Game Wagers in WNBA

According to a recent announcement from Polymarket, bettors are wagering more money on the chance of another dildo being thrown onto the WNBA court than on the actual game outcomes this week.

Polymarket’s X account highlighted that “the betting volume on dildos in the WNBA surpasses that of bets on who will win.” A specific prop market titled “Another dildo thrown in the WNBA game by Friday” showed a staggering volume of over $69,000, while the highest wager on a game line, Ace vs. Valkyries, stood at only $6,800.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham voiced her concerns last week, noting that it was the second incident within three days, leading to a suspension in Chicago. She remarked, “Stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.”

This unusual trend has already led to the suspension of four WNBA games across different cities, resulting in at least one fan being arrested. The WNBA issued a warning, stating that anyone caught throwing “any kind of object” could face a one-year ban from the league.

Polymarket continues to offer prop bets alongside traditional playoff and awards markets. As of Wednesday night, there was a 61% chance predicted that another dildo would land on the court before the final buzzer on Friday.

Conventional sportsbooks are also getting in on the action, with the Beton Line suggesting odds of +135 for the next projectile to be thrown. The gambling industry is evidently intrigued by this peculiar trend.

Players and coaches have condemned this behavior as sexist, with sentiments expressed that such actions are not only disrespectful but also dangerous. Los Angeles players criticized the acts during a post-game conference, reinforcing the need for safety and respect in the game.

Amid these events, most arenas are now enforcing strict bag policies and conducting searches at entrances, though these measures haven’t completely stopped the smuggling of objects into games.