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Kalshi Offers Free Groceries Amid Legal Scrutiny

2/3/2026

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  • Kalshi, the prediction market platform, will give New Yorkers free groceries worth up to $50 at Westside Market on February 3 to help residents amid rising grocery costs.
  • Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said, "We believe in free markets."
  • The promotion has drawn criticism as a predatory tactic similar to casino promotions targeting vulnerable populations.
  • Despite its multibillion-dollar valuation, Kalshi faces U.S. legal scrutiny over its business model.