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Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Miranda Nazzaro and The Hill , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The banned individual had made significant winnings from these bets, ultimately earning more than $17,500. The amount won by Santos, over $17,500, is the only specific detail provided about the bets in question.
A betting platform has taken action against a user. Kalshi has banned Santos for life due to bets placed on State of the Union attendance. The banned individual had made significant winnings from these bets, ultimately earning more than $17,500.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the ban are available from the source. The betting platform's decision to impose a lifetime ban suggests a serious violation of their rules.
The amount won by Santos, over $17,500, is the only specific detail provided about the bets in question. For more information on the incident and Kalshi's decision, readers can refer to the original report.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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