US soldier seeks to dismiss case over Polymarket predictions placed with classified intel

A US Army Special Forces soldier who allegedly turned classified military intelligence into a six-figure Polymarket payday is now asking a judge to throw out the case entirely. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke filed a motion to dismiss charges on August 1, arguing that the government’s legal theories are untested and that placing bets, even well-informed ones, doesn’t constitute a crime. The bet that broke the rules Van Dyke, 38, stationed at Fort Bragg, was directly involved in the planning and execution of “Operation Absolute Resolve,” a military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro around January 2026. He signed nondisclosure agreements related to the operation starting around December 8, 2025. Then, between late December 2025 and late January 2026, prosecutors allege he placed approximately 13 bets on Polymarket concerning US military actions in Venezuela. The wagers covered outcomes like the potential ousting of Maduro and the invocation of war powers. His total stake: roughly $33,034. His alleged profit: over $400,000. Charges were unsealed on April 23, 2026. The indictment includes unlawful use of confidential government information, commodities fraud, wire fr...