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Former Candidate for Maine Governor Penalized by Kalshi for Betting on His Campaign

Kalshi said Midgley bought less than $1,000 in contracts tied to his own candidacy and paid a fine of more than $5,400.

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Kalshi has banned Ben Midgley, a former Republican candidate for Maine governor, from the online prediction platform for three years after he bet on himself.

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Former candidate for Maine governor penalized by Kalshi for betting on his campaign

Kalshi has banned Ben Midgley, a former Republican candidate for Maine governor, from the online prediction platform for three years after he bet on himself.

·Portland, United States
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Kalshi temporarily bans Maine Republican after he bet on his own governor candidacy

The online platform banned Ben Midgley for three years and issued him a $5,434 fine.

·Maine, United States
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Kalshi bans Ben Midgley for 3 years after he bet on his own gubernatorial run

Debate persists over regulating prediction markets and as other lawmakers and candidates have been hit with fines and penalties.

·Bangor, United States
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Bangor Daily News broke the news in Bangor, United States on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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