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Macau Judiciary Police link rise in gaming crimes to legislative changes

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Macau’s Judiciary Police director Sit Chong Meng attributed an increase in gaming-related crime this year to legislative changes. The Anti-Illegal Gambling Crime Law, effective from late October 2024, criminalised illegal currency exchange for gambling and strengthened rules covering other gambling offences.

The law’s expanded offences affect enforcement risks for gambling operators and businesses linked to betting activity in Macau.

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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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