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George Santos Fined Over Bets on State of the Union on Kalshi Prediction Market

31 juillet 2026 à 20:46
A federal regulator fined the former lawmaker $35,000 over allegations of insider trading by placing bets on Kalshi about whether he would attend the State of the Union address in February.

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Former Representative George Santos was fined over allegations he engaged in insider trading by betting on his attendance at the State of the Union address in February.

Minnesota Judge Blocks First State Ban on Prediction Markets Like Kalshi and Polymarket

27 juillet 2026 à 22:49
The law, which would make it a felony for most prediction markets to operate and advertise in the state, was set to take effect on Saturday.

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Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in popularity in recent months.
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  • New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’
    Residents warn project could worsen gambling addiction and raise rents, while developers promise jobsOn Main Street in Flushing’s Chinatown, shoppers weave between fruit stands, restaurants and family-run businesses that have served the New York City neighborhood for decades. But behind the bustle, many residents fear the working-class immigrant community is under threat from an $8bn casino development that could displace thousands of renters and force small businesses to close.“A predatory proj
     

New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’

24 juillet 2026 à 08:00

Residents warn project could worsen gambling addiction and raise rents, while developers promise jobs

On Main Street in Flushing’s Chinatown, shoppers weave between fruit stands, restaurants and family-run businesses that have served the New York City neighborhood for decades. But behind the bustle, many residents fear the working-class immigrant community is under threat from an $8bn casino development that could displace thousands of renters and force small businesses to close.

“A predatory project is being dumped in our community that disproportionately harms our people,” said Jack Hu, 35, a Flushing resident and member of the No Casino in Flushing Meadows Corona Park campaign. “This community is really upset about this project and how it was pushed through without our consent.”

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