Jdigital study identifies social media routes to illegal gambling platforms in Spain
A Jdigital study said YouTube, TikTok and Instagram account for 38% of reported user acquisition to unauthorised gambling platforms in Spain. It said Telegram is the route used by 12% of people accessing illegal gambling platforms; Jdigital representative Jorge Hinojosa called for stronger public information and institutional cooperation.
The reported referral channels give licensed operators and regulators specific platforms to consider in efforts against illegal gambling access.