Peter Mandelson sits with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he blows out the candles on a cake, in an undated photograph released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a trove of documents from its investigations into Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.
(New York, New York) – Online prediction market Polymarket is seeing a sharp spike in wagers tied to conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, with betting activity on whether Epstein is still alive jumping 77%, according to platform data.
The surge comes amid renewed online scrutiny of Epstein following recent document releases and heightened discussion across social media platforms questioning the official account of his 2019 death in federal custody.
While U.S. authorities have long maintained that Epstein died by suicide at New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, skepticism has persisted for years, fueled by surveillance failures, unanswered questions, and Epstein’s connections to powerful figures.
Polymarket allows users to place real-money wagers on political, cultural, and current events, often reflecting viral narratives rather than verified facts. The spike in betting does not indicate new evidence, but highlights growing public distrust and continued fascination with one of the most controversial cases in recent history.
