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Kalshi tests 'ashtray polls' with cigarette butt ballot boxes in Austin
Kalshi deployed street-level 'cigarette ballot boxes' in Austin that ask smokers to vote with their cigarette butts on the Texas Senate race between Paxton and an unnamed opponent. The stunt is a physical-world polling experiment by the regulated prediction market platform.
Why this matters?
Tests whether unconventional, real-world engagement tactics can drive brand awareness and user acquisition for Kalshi outside digital channels, potentially setting a template for other platforms seeking to stand out in a crowded regulated market.
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