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Bettor Loses $1.5M on Arsenal UCL Loss

A high-stakes trader lost $1.5 million after Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG in a dramatic penalty shootout.

A trader placed $1.55 million on Arsenal to win the Champions League final on Polymarket, betting heavily on the English side to lift the trophy. Despite taking an early 1-0 lead through Kai Havertz's goal, Arsenal ultimately fell 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 through regulation and extra time. umafrika.club

The massive loss came as Arsenal missed two crucial penalties in the shootout, while PSG converted enough to secure their second consecutive Champions League title. In contrast, another bettor who wagered $1 million on PSG at -160 odds walked away with a $625,000 profit when the French club prevailed.