Prediction Markets — 7/9/26

3 of the Craziest Things You Can Bet on Prediction Markets Today

By 
@DrewHirschman
WagerWire Contributor

Prediction markets have reached the point where almost anything with a clear outcome can become a tradable event.

Sports, politics, pop culture, YouTube scripts, video game release timelines, broadcast commentary, religious prophecy. If people are willing to price it, someone is probably willing to trade it.

Here are three of the craziest markets live on Polymarket today.

1. What Will Happen Before GTA VI?

Grand Theft Auto VI is currently scheduled to release in the U.S. on November 19, 2026, giving traders a fixed window to speculate on what major events might happen first. Here are some of the listed outcomes:

GPT-6 released: 51%
New Playboi Carti album: 51%
Another pandemic declared by the WHO: 51%
Jesus Christ returns: 50%

The Jesus market is also carrying more than $11.8 million in volume, which tells you everything you need to know about how entertaining this category has become.

One recent commenter summed up the vibe perfectly: “Jesus to not return before GTA6 is 51% r we deadass?”

2. What Will MrBeast Say in His Next YouTube Video?

The next market proves prediction markets are not all about world-changing events.

Traders are currently betting on what words MrBeast will say during his next main YouTube video. Shorts, previews, and non-standard uploads do not count. Only the next full video on his official YouTube channel matters.

Some of the listed outcomes include:

“Hundred,” “Thousand,” or “Million” said 10+ times: 76%
“Feastable” or “Feastables”: 58%
“Karl”: 52%

This one is a perfect example of how prediction markets can turn everyday content consumption into something tradable. You are not betting on who wins a game. You are betting on whether one of the world’s biggest creators says “million” enough times. Insane...

3. What Will Announcers Say During France vs. Morocco?

The third market is tied directly to today’s France vs. Morocco World Cup quarterfinal.

Instead of betting on the final score, goalscorers, or moneyline, traders are betting on what the FOX broadcast team will say during the match.

Current prices include:

“Goal” said 60+ times: 73%
“Nutmeg” or “Meg”: 71%
“Speed” said 5+ times: 41%

This bet is not just about soccer. It is about broadcast habits. Anything can happen, and that's what makes these markets so interesting.

The Bigger Picture

The funniest part about these markets is also the most important part. They show how far prediction markets have expanded. In 2026, you really can bet on almost anything.

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