The Golden Globes signs a deal with Polymarket, which will provide stats and predictions about the awards show at the official 2026 viewing party
The fast-rising digital marketplace will offer real-time forecasts for winners in top races during Sunday's live telecast on CBS
Variety
2026-01-09
Jordan Moreau
CBS , Polymarket
Discussion
@cheryllynneaton
Cheryl Lynn Eaton
on bluesky
I don't even care. If you must gamble, please save your soul and gamble on award shows instead of genocides or military invasions. [embedded post]
@joeuchill
Joe Uchill
on bluesky
In 2000, the Wall Street Journal published a survey of over 5% of the Oscar voters and revealed in advance likely winners. It was generally seen as a spoilsport article. — The Golden Globes just created a commercial market for a voter poll. They are spoiling their own show. …
@daviduzumeri
@daviduzumeri
on bluesky
i can't even get mad about this, this is insanely on brand for the globes [embedded post]
@caseynewton
Casey Newton
on bluesky
The one thing the legendarily corrupt Golden Globes had been missing before now was insider trading. Not any more! [embedded post]