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Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance

The Hill·August 31, 2026·1 min read
Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance

The prediction market Kalshi is permanently banning former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from its platform for failing to cooperate in an investigation over wagers he placed on this year's State of the Union. Kalshi said Santos faces a lifetime ban and a $71,356 financial penalty.

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