Kalshi suspends Democratic U.S. House candidate for bet on own primary race
By Kyle Stokes
Published on April 22, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi has suspended Democratic U.S. House candidate Matt Klein for $50 bet on his win in his suburban Twin Cities primary race. The trade violated the platform's rules against insider trading. Klein, who currently chairs a committee that oversees sports betting and co-authored legislation to restrict prediction markets in Minnesota, paid a $539 fine and cooperated with an investigation. This incident highlights the need for clearer rules and regulations regarding these markets.
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