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Pick n Pay CEO urges South Africa to tighten online gambling rules

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Pick n Pay chief executive Sean Summers urged South African authorities to restrict online gambling advertising and tighten regulation, reportedly speaking on CapeTalk. He warned that online betting was drawing money from lower-income households and cited industry figures showing ZAR75bn in gambling-sector gross revenue in the 2024–2025 financial year.

Advertising restrictions could affect how online betting operators reach South African customers.

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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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