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Brazilian Federal Police reverses support for casino bill after ministry intervention

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Brazil's Federal Police changed its position on a bill to legalise casinos, bingo and jogo do bicho after the Justice Ministry asked it to provide analysis. The police had sent the Senate a favourable technical note in February 2024, but later stated its opposition; the ministry also opposes the proposal, which remains stalled in the Senate, the source reports.

The shift records opposition from federal law-enforcement and justice bodies as lawmakers consider the gambling bill.

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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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