Kalshi bans George Santos for life after SOTU trades

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Kalshi said it is banning former congressman George Santos for life after he did not cooperate with the company’s investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union. Kalshi also fined Santos more than $71,000.

WHO: Kalshi

WHAT: Kalshi imposed a lifetime ban and a fine on former congressman George Santos over non-cooperation in an investigation tied to bets about his State of the Union attendance.

WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Kalshi permanently bans George Santos over betting · Sep 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Kalshi bans George Santos for life after trading probe · Aug 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

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