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Spain excludes casinos from business loan guarantees under economic support scheme

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Spain’s government excluded casinos and equivalent businesses from the first tranche of loan guarantees under its measures addressing tariff threats and supporting trade, according to the reported terms. Companies operating in both excluded and permitted sectors may qualify if they separate activities and costs so the excluded business does not benefit.

The exclusion limits casinos’ access to the government-backed financing described in the scheme.

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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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