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Disgraced gay congressman George Santos to pay $35K over online gambling scandal
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway He has agreed to pay over $35,000 to resolve an insider trading accusation.
A settlement has been reached in a case involving former Rep. George Santos. He has agreed to pay over $35,000 to resolve an insider trading accusation.
The accusation stems from a bet Santos placed on an online gambling site, Kalshi, regarding his attendance at a State of the Union Address. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the settlement, which includes repayment of profits and a civil monetary penalty. 98 in profits and a $17,500 penalty.
Further details of the case are available from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The settlement marks the end of the case, with Santos agreeing not to violate certain regulations in the future.
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Category: rights Published: August 3, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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