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NSW Auditor-General flags gaming-machine harm targets and oversight gaps

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New South Wales’ Auditor-General reported shortcomings in the state’s regulation of gaming machines, including a lack of measurable harm-reduction targets. The report said 87,749 machines were in NSW as of June 2024 and recorded AU$8.4bn in machine profit and AU$2.3bn in tax revenue for 2023-24. It recommended changes for two government bodies by June 2026.

The recommendations could lead to closer licence-condition reviews and changes to machine forfeiture rules for NSW venues.

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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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