Spectators Now Offered Odds to Bet on Color of Dildo to be Tossed at WNBA Match
In an unexpected turn of events, offshore sportsbooks and prediction markets are offering betting odds on the color and handling of dildos thrown onto WNBA courts. Platforms such as Polymarket and BetOnline have active markets where bettors can wager on aspects like the next dildo's colour (e.g., white, black/brown, rainbow, pink, blue) or how it will be handled (kicked or picked up) during live WNBA games [1][2][4][5].
This peculiar betting phenomenon has gained traction due to multiple incidents where dildos have been thrown onto WNBA courts, resulting in these niche markets. These marketplaces have significant betting volume—Polymarket alone had over $166,000 wagered, surpassing typical game outcome bets [1][2].
However, it's important to note that onshore regulated sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, or Kalshi do not offer these markets due to ethical and regulatory concerns. The risk of manipulation and promoting bad conduct is a significant factor in their decision [1].
Manipulation is a concern that is openly discussed, as bettors could potentially bring specific dildos to games and throw them. However, the offshore nature of these sportsbooks means there is little oversight to prevent such tampering or to protect the integrity of betting outcomes [2].
The recent incident at the Phoenix Mercury game, where a man was arrested for throwing a green sex toy onto the court, has sparked media attention and calls for tighter regulation in sports betting markets to prevent incentivizing or profiting from such disruptive and inappropriate behavior [3].
Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Phoenix Mercury, had earlier urged fans to stop throwing dildos at WNBA games, stating, "you're going to hurt one of us" [3]. Another incident occurred during the Indiana Fever versus Los Angeles Sparks game on Wednesday, where a green dildo nearly hit Fever guard Sophie Cunningham [4].
Sportsbooks are also offering odds on how the next dildo will be handled once thrown onto the court. Kicking with the feet is given -120 odds, while lifting with the hands is also given -120 odds [5]. Polymarket is permitting wagering on whether another dildo will be thrown in a WNBA game by Friday [2]. Blue dildos have an outside shot at +1400 odds [2].
To date, there have been five known incidents of people throwing dildos onto WNBA courts [6]. The most recent incident occurred during the Phoenix Mercury's game against Connecticut Sun on Wednesday [3].
As this situation unfolds, many social media users are questioning the legitimacy of sportsbooks offering such markets [3]. The existence of such markets highlights regulatory gaps in sports betting regarding bizarre or disruptive prop bets [1][2].
- Despite the growing popularity of betting on the color and handling of dildos thrown onto WNBA courts, traditional onshore sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Kalshi refrain from offering such markets due to ethical and regulatory concerns.
- The WNBA's pop-culture phenomenon of dildo tosses has extended to sports betting, with offshore platforms like Polymarket and BetOnline offering odds on aspects such as the next dildo's color or its handling during live games.
- Despite the potential for manipulation and its disruptive nature, some betting markets on the WNBA dildo tosses continue to thrive in the realm of pop-culture entertainment and sports-betting, with blue dildos listed at +1400 odds for a future throw [2].
