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Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Miranda Nazzaro and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points Santos ultimately made more than $17,500 from these bets. A lifetime ban has been imposed on Santos by Kalshi.
A lifetime ban has been imposed on Santos by Kalshi. This action was taken due to bets made on State of the Union attendance. Santos ultimately made more than $17,500 from these bets.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the ban are available from the source. The ban is a significant consequence for Santos, indicating a serious violation of Kalshi's rules.
The source provides more information about the incident, including the events leading up to the ban and its implications. For a full understanding of the situation, readers can consult the source directly.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? A lifetime ban has been imposed on Santos by Kalshi. This action was taken due to bets made on State of the Union attendance. Santos ultimately made more than $17,500 from these bets. Further details…
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