> truth will start to be defined by money

I'm a firm believer in 'there's nothing new under the sun'.

> There's already been tales of journalists being harassed to change stories in order for over-leveraged betters to win polymarket bets.

So the only thing that has changed is who is doing the harassing.

> I'm pretty sure the depths of vitriol (that border on things like death threats) are a consequence of gambling.

People who are "passionate" about sports have always been the most aggressive and vulgar. I grew up around them, this does not surprise me at all.