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Pheu Thai drops casino-complex policy in favour of wellness tourism

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Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has shifted away from its proposed casino entertainment complexes and plans to prioritise wellness tourism, prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat said. The party intends to repurpose potential casino-zone sites for health and medical hubs; its earlier Entertainment Complex Bill was rejected by the Senate.

The party’s change of position removes its proposed casino complexes from its current tourism policy.

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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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