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Hawaii working group hears gambling testimony ahead of 2027 session

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Hawaii’s Tourism and Gaming Working Group heard testimony on potential economic benefits of gambling as it develops policy recommendations before the 2027 legislative session. American Gaming Association representative Tres York cited national industry employment, revenue and tax figures, while members raised concerns about social costs; the group is also considering casino gaming at the proposed Aloha Stadium district.

The group’s recommendations could shape Hawaii’s consideration of sports betting and casino gambling.

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AGA estimates under-21 users generated $8.844 billion in Kalshi sports trading

The American Gaming Association estimated that Kalshi users aged 18 to 20 generated more than $8.844 billion in sports-related trading volume through 27 October, based on a 4% figure the association said Kalshi had published and later changed. The AGA argues that users aged 18 to 20 can access these markets despite age limits of 21 for sports betting in numerous US states.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimated that Kalshi users aged 18 to 20 generated more than $8.844bn in sports trading volume through 27 October. According to the AGA, the calculation rests on information that Kalshi published on its website and later changed. In that information, the AGA said, Kalshi stated that users aged 18 to 20 accounted for 4% of its trading volume.

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