Kalshi pause and payout rules spark revolt after Khamenei death market
Mar 3rd 2026
After reports and then confirmation of Khamenei’s death, Kalshi paused the market, resolved it at the last traded price before the killing, and drew customer outrage over payouts and rule transparency.
- Kalshi ran a $54 million market on whether Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be out of office and promoted it on social media as rumors circulated