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New Zealand minister rejects TAB bid to enter online casino market

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Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden rejected TAB’s proposal to pay $150m for an online casino licence in New Zealand, reportedly. The government is preparing to issue 15 online casino licences, but TAB is currently barred from offering online casino gambling. Racing Minister Winston Peters said he had no plans to change the law for TAB’s entry.

The decision leaves TAB unable to compete for the planned online casino licences unless the law changes.

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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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