Industry
January 20, 2026
UKGC Scrutinizes Meta for Not Stopping Illegal Gambling Ads
With ICE Barcelona underway, industry representatives and experts continue to discuss the future of the market, new developments and existing challenges. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) used the opportunity to highlight its disgruntlement with Meta and its ties to illegal gambling marketers. Whose Side Are You on? In a speech delivered by Tim Miller, executive […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
UK Regulator Questions Meta Over Illegal Casino Ads
In July 2025, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta was criticized for the way it handles gambling ads in a report issued by the Open Rights Group. Now, Meta Platforms is once again under fire, this time from Britain’s Gambling Commission for allowing illegal online casino ads to run on its platforms. The independent regulator complained […]
Insider
December 17, 2025
Meta Profits off of China’s Fraudulent Advertisements by Turning a Blind Eye
Meta had to come to terms with the fact that through advertisements on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, China-based bad actors were defrauding their users. Chinese companies are only allowed to advertise abroad; they cannot do it in China. Because of this, Meta has been able to make huge profits off their Chinese users, and thanks […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
Meta May Be Generating 10% Of Its Revenue from High-Risk Ads, Gambling Included
Reuters has reported that, in the media’s estimates, 10% of Meta’s revenue – the company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger – is generated from high-risk advertisement revenue, which includes illegal gambling but also websites potentially linked to various scam activities. Meta Is Holding Back on Moderating Dangerous Gambling Ads on Its Platforms These ads […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Apple, Google and Meta Told to Handle Casino App Lawsuits
A US federal judge has decided that Apple, Google, and Meta must handle class-action lawsuits. These lawsuits claim they made money from illegal gambling through casino-like mobile apps. This decision is a blow to the tech companies, which tried to get rid of the claims by using protections under federal law. Judge Rejects Tech Giants’ […]
Casino
September 24, 2025
Malaysia Urges Meta to Rein in Illegal Online Content or Else
Malaysia‘s communications minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, has called on Meta to respect local laws and ensure that illegal online gambling content is not displayed on its platforms. The comments come after a meeting between the minister and representatives of the platform, along with various law enforcement and regulatory agencies, among which were the Royal Malaysian […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
Brazil’s AG Office Gives Meta 48 Hours to Remove Illegal Gambling Ads
The Office of the Attorney General of the Union (AGU) has issued an extrajudicial notice to Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, demanding the removal of illegal advertisements from profiles promoting unauthorized online betting and gambling services in Brazil. Meta Given 48 Hours by the Brazilian Attorney General’s Office to Remove Illegal Gambling […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
Meta Defines Firmer Stance on Gambling Advertising
Meta is upping the game with a new set of rules that will effectively shut the backdoor on gambling advertising that is trying to cajole gamblers into spending money, but that may not have undergone the proper verifications on the platforms. While concerns remain for freely shared videos that are not really ads but serve […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
Brazilian Authorities Join Forces with Tech Giants to Target Illegal Gambling
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance and the Digital Council of Brazil have formally signed a joint agreement that aims to curb illegal online gambling. This move aligns with the nation’s intensifying efforts to bring order to its online gambling industry, uniting regulators and major tech platforms as they seek to detect and eliminate illegal gambling content. […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Romania Asks Google and Meta to Block Illegal Gaming Ads
Romania is seeking to crack down on illegal gambling content appearing across Google and Meta’s platforms. To that end, the country’s regulator, Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) asked the tech giants to take down any paid ads promoting unauthorized gambling operations. ONJN Asks Google and Meta to Take Immediate Action In formal letters […]
