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New Congress Bill Would Introduce Facial Recognition to Prevent Underage Gambling

By Deyan DimitrovJuly 17, 2026

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Washington lawmakers are considering a new proposal aiming to resolve the long-running issue of children gaining access to gambling apps. Congressman Josh Gottheimer, joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, introduced the “Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act” on July 15. The prop…

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