Laurie Buckhout, a Republican House candidate from North Carolina, stated that she placed a bet on her own campaign, saying, "I bet on myself. Literally." Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has suspended her from participating in betting activities due to this action.
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Kalshi suspends GOP House candidate for placing bets on her own election
Laurie Buckhout, a GOP House candidate from North Carolina, has been suspended by Kalshi after she placed a bet on her own election campaign. Buckhout expressed her confidence by stating, "I bet on myself. Literally."
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