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Slovakia prohibits most gambling during 26 April mourning period

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Slovakia’s government declared a national day of mourning on 26 April, and the Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH) told operators to halt gambling activities from 8am to 6pm. The restriction excludes online games and the national lottery, operated by Tipos with foreign gambling operators; operators may still publish gambling results.

Operators must observe the specified restriction while online games and the national lottery remain exempt.

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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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