Sex toys in WNBA matches is the subject of Betting Crypt in Polymarket

By Hannah Pérez

Polymarket users have converted the controversy that involves WNBA into a cryptocurrency bets. Will another sex toy show again on the basketball courts, what color will it be?

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• Polymarket users convert the WNBA controversy into a cryptocurrency bet.
• They have been throwing comforters during the WNBA basketball matches.
• The players have described the incidents as a misogynist act to sexualize women.
• Meanwhile, in the world of cryptocurrencies the theme inspires predictions and memecoins.

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In recent weeks, the WNBA –The Professional League of Women’s Basketball in the United States– He has faced a series of disturbing incidents in which sex toys have been thrown into the courts during the matches, generating a wave of criticism and debates about the safety of the players and respect for women’s sport.

These acts, initially perceived as jokes, have been convicted by players, coaches and the league itself as misogynistic and dangerous acts. Now, that controversy has taken a turn by becoming an betting issue on the cryptocurrency -based prediction platform, Polymarketwhere users are betting large sums of money to predict upcoming incidents.

Incidents with dildos on the WNBA courts

Since the end of July, at least six incidents have been reported in which Sex toys have been thrown, – mainly neon green comforters – in WNBA matches. The first was reported during a meeting between Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dreamwhere a fan would have launched an object to the pitch, causing an interruption.

Since then, similar cases have been recorded in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix and New York. In the August 5 game between Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparksa sex toy was thrown near the player Sophie Cunningham, who had previously warned on social networks about the danger of these acts, saying: “They will hurt someone“

In Phoenix, an 18 -year -old man was arrested after throwing a toy who hit a spectator already his nine -year -old niece. In Atlanta, another individual faced charges for disorderly behavior and indecent exposure after a similar incident.

The WNBA has responded firmly, declaring that security is the priority and that anyone who throws objects will face a minimum prohibition of one year and possible legal positions.

Players like Elizabeth Williams of Chicago Sky They have described the acts as “extremely disrespectful“, While the coach of Los Angeles SparksLynne Roberts described them as “ridiculous, stupid and dangerous“. Minnesota Lynx coach, Cheryl Reeve, manifested himself in the same way against, saying that these incidents sexualize women and are not funny, while the American game association has described them as “Deeply problematic”.

Polymarket users take advantage of the controversy

In the midst of this controversy, users of Polymarketa prediction platform that operates with cryptocurrencies, have begun to capitalize on the stir when listing compliance contracts related to incidents.

Currently, there are at least four active markets in Polymarket On this subject, including Betting on whether a sexual toy will be thrown in a specific game, on what date will happen or even what color the object will be. One of these contracts has become a trend, accumulating more than USD $ 300,000 in bets, sometimes exceeding the volume of bets on the results of the WNBA parties themselves.

The rise of these bets has generated significant criticism. Some argue that Polymarket It is encouraging disruptive behaviors by allowing users to obtain financial benefits as incidents continue.

“BangGGGG! A third dildo has reached the WNBA to charge everyone in Polymarket“, Wrote the platform on X on Tuesday after a sex toy jump to the court of Indiana Fever and Sparks.

Banggggg

TO THIRD DILDO YOU HIT THE WNBA TO CASH OUT EVERYBODY ON @Polymarket https://t.co/oey7s7d11s pic.twitter.com/xshrizklq4

– Polymarket Sports (@polymarketsport) August 6, 2025

A user known as “Gigachadsolana” earned $ 6,000 After betting that a sex toy would be thrown during that basketball game, according to the team of Polymarket.

Dildo, inspired memecoin, shoots more than 300%

Beyond cryptocurrency bets, the event has also motivated the emergence of a new Memecoin call Green Dildo Coin (Dilddo), which for Saturday had shot more than 40% in 24 hours, according to data from Coingcko.

According to an anonymous spokesman interviewed by Use Todaythe group launched La Moneda on July 28 as a protest against toxicity in the world of cryptocurrencies, using green toys as a representation of the “Green candles“In trading graphics. They have denied any connection with those arrested, stating that their actions are”teasing“Destained to generate viral attention without damaging anyone. Meanwhile, They have seen their Token Dildo grow 350% in the week.

While these incidents have fueled the debate about misogyny in women’s sport, controversy becomes a subject with a lot of money at stake in the world of cryptocurrencies.

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Article written with the help of AI, edited by Hannah Pérez / Diariobitcoin

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