Betting on the Second Coming: Nearly $1 million in wagers for Christ's return before 2027

An online betting market on the Polymarket platform regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ has garnered global attention. The prediction asks whether Christ will return before 2027, with the total amount wagered approaching one million dollars. Although the probability was initially estimated at 2.6% last December, it recently saw a sudden jump to 4% within just a few hours. Social media users have reacted to the news, with some citing current geopolitical tensions as a reason for the increased interest. The market will resolve as positive only if the event occurs by the end of December 2026, according to the platform's specific rules. Despite the betting frenzy, the article notes that religious texts emphasize that the exact timing of such an event remains unknown to humanity.