Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei’s death. Now they’re not getting paid.
- Posted on March 4, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei’s death. Now they’re not getting paid.

Kalshi, a prediction market site, has sparked outrage after freezing $54 million in bets on the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing a rule against profiting from death.