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Bull Gaming chief says Italy’s distancing rules shifted gambling demand

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At SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, Bull Gaming founder and chief executive Francesco Gatti said Italy’s distance requirements had shifted demand from physical machines to online gambling, lotteries and illegal channels. He said the rules had harmed machine-sector revenue and employment, and called for more balanced operating parameters.

Changes to distance rules could affect land-based operators’ machine revenue and employment.

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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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