A Washington judge ruled that High 5 Games’ High 5 Casino and High 5 Vegas apps violated state gambling laws, according to the report. The ruling found the virtual coins to be items of value under Washington law and held High 5 liable for damages to the plaintiff class; a jury will determine compensation.
The ruling could expose High 5 to damages and affects the legal treatment of virtual coins in Washington.
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A King County Superior Court judge has said Kalshi very likely violated Washington gambling and consumer protection laws. The finding came in a ruling issued a few days ago amid a continuing lawsuit between the state attorney general and the event contracts operator. A preliminary injunction was granted, with a final injunction pending.
Councilmember Felder is urging Washington DC lawmakers to regulate and tax the District’s illegal iGaming market, according to a media report.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown sued KalshiEX LLC on 27 March, alleging that its event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law. The state seeks to recover residents’ alleged losses; Kalshi moved the case to federal court the same day, arguing that federal law and the CFTC’s jurisdiction apply.
A federal judge in Missouri ruled on 13 February that Torch Electronics’ machines are illegal gambling devices when used outside licensed casinos. The court rejected the company’s argument that its pre-reveal feature removed chance and issued TNT Amusements a partial declaratory judgment.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a legal opinion that daily fantasy sports platforms fall under the state’s definition of gambling and are illegal in California. Bonta said paid entries with cash prizes based on athletes’ performances amount to sports betting; Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said he disagrees with the opinion’s outcome.