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Brazilian senators oppose gambling bill as Senate postpones debate

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Brazilian Senate President Davi Alcolumbre removed a gambling legalisation bill from the agenda after senators from opposing political camps spoke against it on 8 July. Senators criticised plans covering casinos, bingo and jogo do bicho, while Alcolumbre cited disagreement and the bill's complexity; the Senate is expected to revisit the same text at a later date.

The bill's postponed consideration leaves proposed legalisation of casinos, bingo and jogo do bicho unresolved.

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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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