Prediction Markets
July 22, 2026
Kalshi Faces Trouble in Washington as Judge Says It Might Have Violated the Law
A Washington judge has stated that Kalshi has very likely violated local gambling laws and consumer protection requirements. This comes amid a continued lawsuit between the state’s AG and the event contracts operator. Preliminary Injunction Was Granted, Final Injunction Looms In a ruling issued a few days ago, King County Superior Court Judge John McHale […]
Casino
July 13, 2026
Amazon Reaches Settlement in Social Casino App Lawsuit
Over the past years, Amazon has been embroiled in a lawsuit that alleged that the company violated Washington state’s gambling laws and the state’s Consumer Protection Act by facilitating transactions for social casino apps offered through the Amazon Appstore. However, the company has now agreed to a settlement that would allow consumers to pursue more […]
Casino
June 9, 2026
Former Leading Appeals Attorney Faces Up to Eight Years Over Tax Conviction
US federal prosecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term for former Supreme Court lawyer Thomas Goldstein, convicted of multiple tax and financial crimes for his high-stakes poker endeavors. Prosecutors Push for Maximum Guideline Sentence in High-Profile Goldstein Case In a lengthy court filing, the Justice Department recommended Goldstein be sentenced to about eight years in […]
Lottery
June 1, 2026
Western Washington Player Wins $630K Lottery Ticket
Western Washington has a new six-figure lottery winner, as a player got lucky on a Hit 5 ticket. According to Washington’s Lottery, the person managed to scoop a $630,000 jackpot last Thursday, May 28, when the official drawing for the game took place. Washington Ticket Scoops $630K Top Prize, Resets the Jackpot The ticket was […]
Lottery
April 23, 2026
Washington Lottery Is Looking for Winners of Unclaimed Prizes
The Washington Lottery has announced that it is currently looking for the winners of more than $9 million in unclaimed prizes. Among those is a single ticket worth over $8 million. Washington Lottery Missing a $8M+ Ticket – 180 Days to Claim It At the same time, there are at least 15 large prizes that […]
Prediction Markets
April 10, 2026
Washington AG Nick Brown Argues the Case Against Prediction Markets
Washington AG Nick Brown has repeatedly attacked prediction markets, and as recently as last month, he targeted Kalshi, a prediction market platform, in a fresh lawsuit alleging that the company is skirting gambling statutes to offer the same product without the red tape and prerequisite oversight. Washington Is Still Not Closer to Restricting Kalshi What […]
Prediction Markets
April 1, 2026
Robinhood Files a Preеmptive Lawsuit in Washington
Robinhood has filed a new lawsuit in Washington, seeking protection from state agencies. This comes amid growing pressures against the divisive prediction markets sector. The Lawsuit Comes Amid a Separate Conflict Between the State and Kalshi While prediction markets claim to be platforms offering trading of event-based contracts and not gambling, regulators and tribal […]
Legal
March 30, 2026
Washington Targets Kalshi in New Gambling Lawsuit
Washington is the latest state to take legal action against Kalshi, the prediction market platform accused of running contracts that amount to illegal gambling according to state law. “Each Bet Risks Money” The lawsuit, filed on Friday, March 27, in King County Superior Court by Attorney General Nicholas W. Brown, claims the company’s operations violate […]
Legal
March 23, 2026
Valve Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Loot Box Gambling System
A fresh legal challenge has been brought against Valve, with plaintiffs accusing the gaming firm of operating mechanics that closely resemble gambling practices. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington state, targets the company’s use of paid “loot boxes” in several of its most popular titles. Counter-Strike Loot Boxes Accused of Mimicking Gambling At […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Washington Moves to Restrict College Athlete Prop Bets
Lawmakers in Washington are considering a decisive step to reshape how sports wagering is conducted within the state. Senate Bill 6137 (SB 6137) would adjust how sportsbooks offer wagers on collegiate athletics while maintaining the state’s strict regulations, which currently permit sports betting exclusively at tribal casinos. The bill also tackles the increasingly contentious sports […]