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Spain's drugs delegate says gambling-related problems have declined

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Spain's delegate for the National Plan on Drugs, Joan Ramón Villalbí, told a parliamentary committee that gambling-related problems had fallen clearly. He credited government regulatory changes, including the commercial communications decree, and said lotteries caused him little concern despite being widely played.

Villalbí's comments may inform parliamentary debate on gambling prevention and the treatment of public and private gambling.

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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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