The unusual case centres on wagers placed through Kalshi, one of America’s fastest-growing prediction market platforms, where users can bet on the outcome of real-world events ranging from elections to political appearances. According to reports, Santos publicly hinted that he would attend the State of the Union address, fuelling speculation among online bettors. In a social media video ahead of the speech, Santos teased supporters by saying he would be “in the gallery” during the event. However, when the speech took place, Santos never appeared.
