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Council of Europe Pompidou Group launches youth gambling-risk project

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The Council of Europe’s Pompidou Group launched a project on online gambling and gaming risks among young people at a conference in Rome, according to the report. The initiative aims to develop policy and raise awareness among the Council’s 46 members. Researcher Orsolya Kiraly told the conference that gambling disorders could affect 26.4% of adolescents who gamble online and 16.3% of those who use sports betting.

The project may inform policy responses to gambling and gaming risks affecting young people across Council of Europe members.

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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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