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George Santos Bet on Whether He'd Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
Decrypt·August 31, 2026·1 min read
Kalshi banned former congressman George Santos for life after he placed large trades on his own State of the Union attendance and made false statements to move prices, profiting nearly $18,000. The exchange cited his manipulative behavior as the reason for the permanent ban.
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