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Ricardo Ayres seeks 11 more signatures for Brazil gambling inquiry

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Brazilian congressman Ricardo Ayres is seeking to establish a parliamentary inquiry into gambling platforms, saying the proposal needs 11 more signatures before it can be formally filed. He wants the inquiry to examine possible irregularities, including money laundering and gambling advertising, and has called for online casinos to be prohibited.

A formal inquiry could bring scrutiny of online casino operations and advertising in Brazil.

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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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