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Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life Over Rigged State of the Union Bet

The Cryptonomist·September 1, 2026·1 min read
Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life Over Rigged State of the Union Bet

Kalshi banned George Santos for life, its first permanent ban of an individual user, after regulators found he wagered on his own attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address. The prediction-market platform took action following the investigation into the rigged bet.

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