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Virginia Senate committee advances SB118 online casino bill

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Virginia’s Senate General Laws and Technology Committee approved revised Senate Bill 118 and sent it to the Finance and Appropriations Committee, according to the report. The proposal would legalise online casino gaming and require measures including self-exclusion, player limits and restrictions on gambling advertising.

The bill’s progress brings proposed player-protection and advertising requirements closer to further legislative consideration.

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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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