UK Gambling Commission suggests Meta could be turning a ‘blind eye’ to illegal gambling ads
The UK Gambling Commission accuses Meta of allowing illegal gambling ads, particularly for 'not on gamstop' sites, on its platforms.Summary
Tim Miller, executive director of the UK Gambling Commission, has publicly criticized Meta for allegedly permitting advertisements for illegal online casinos to appear on its platforms. He stated that users in Great Britain are likely encountering these ads, many of which target individuals who have self-excluded from gambling through GamStop. Miller pointed out that Meta claims to remove illegal ads upon notification, but this implies a lack of proactive monitoring. He demonstrated that a simple search on Meta’s ad library reveals numerous ads for ‘not on gamstop’ sites, suggesting Meta is aware of them but chooses not to act. Despite engagement with Meta, progress has been limited, with the company suggesting the Commission use its own AI tools to identify and report the ads. Miller expressed disbelief that Meta lacks the capability to proactively prevent these ads and implied the company is prioritizing profit over protecting vulnerable users, questioning “whose side are you on?”
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