Kalshi is investigating bets on Trump’s press secretary pick placed before announcement: WSJ
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Kalshi is probing three pre‑announcement wagers on President Trump’s press‑secretary selection, each totaling roughly $173 and collectively poised to return about $9,600 if they win. The investigation highlights how prediction‑market platforms capture early political speculation, prompting regulators to scrutinize compliance while the episode underscores growing investor interest in real‑time election‑related trading.
Three bets totaling about $173 were placed before news outlets reported Zacharia's pick and are expected to pay out roughly $9,600 combined.