UK Gambling Commission Accuses Meta of Ignoring Illegal Gambling Ads
Britain's Gambling Commission has accused Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, of knowingly allowing illegal online casino advertisements on its platforms. In a speech at the ICE Barcelona trade show, Executive Director Tim Miller stated that Meta is 'turning a blind eye' to ads for gambling sites that do not participate in the UK's GamStop self-exclusion scheme. Miller asserted that Meta's claim of ignorance until notified is 'simply false,' pointing to the company's own searchable ad library as evidence. He criticized Meta for failing to use keyword filters to block such ads and suggested the company prioritizes revenue from criminals over enforcement. The Commission reported 'very limited progress' in addressing the issue with Meta, which has been contacted for comment.
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