French Weather Service Suspects Tampering with Paris Temperature Sensors for Online Betting

Summary

Meteo-France suspects tampering with temperature sensors at Charles de Gaulle Airport to manipulate Paris temperature data for online betting payouts.

Key Points
  • Meteo-France suspects tampering of temperature sensors at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Large bets on Paris temperature were placed on Polymarket in March and April.
  • On April 15, unexpected temperature spikes coincided with significant betting wins.
  • Meteo-France filed a complaint after investigation suggested deliberate manipulation.
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