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Paulo Azi questions Brazil’s betting rules and backs casino legalisation

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Brazilian congressman Paulo Azi criticised the effectiveness of the country’s online sports betting rules and renewed his support for legalising casinos in an interview on 24 March. He said the government had yet to create rules he considered necessary and argued that the current approach was costing tax revenue and jobs.

Operators face continued political criticism of Brazil’s betting framework and calls for casino legalisation.

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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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