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Man who lost $308,000 on sports bets sues Kalshi for offering illegal gambling

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Scott Bright, a Washington resident, sued Kalshi after losing over $308,000 on sports bets, alleging the platform violated Washington's gambling ban. The lawsuit seeks over $580,000 in restitution, filed in King County Superior Court on October 23, 2026. State attorneys general have previously sued Kalshi for similar violations, but this case tests whether individual gamblers can recover losses through private litigation.

Key points

• Scott Bright sued Kalshi for violating Washington's gambling ban after losing over $308,000 on sports bets.
• The lawsuit seeks over $580,000 in restitution and was filed in King County Superior Court on October 23, 2026.

Context

Washington state attorneys general have previously sued Kalshi for allegedly violating state gambling laws. This case tests whether unsuccessful gamblers can obtain restitution from the company through individual lawsuits.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the specific lawsuit filed by Scott Bright in King County Superior Court. Evidence does not include details about the full scope of Kalshi's operations, the total number of gamblers affected, or the specific terms of Kalshi's prediction market services.

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