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Alabama Senate president says gambling bills will not advance in 2025

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Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger said no gambling legislation would advance during the 2025 session, according to a statement issued after the Senate adjourned on 3 April. The proposals included sports betting; one House bill proposed a 10% tax on sports betting revenue, while a broader Senate plan proposed a 24% tax on net sports betting and electronic gambling revenue.

Operators and suppliers will not see the proposed Alabama sports betting framework advance this session.

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Washington gambler sues Kalshi over alleged $308,781.62 losses

Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.

Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.

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