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The UKGC said on 13 August 2026 that it had published research into consumer participation in illegal lotteries and raffles run by individuals on social media. It commissioned Yonder Consulting to conduct a three-stage study after reports of suspected illegal draws on TikTok increased in 2025 compared with 2024.
New research from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), announced on 13 August 2026, examines consumer behaviour around illegal lotteries and raffles that individuals promote through social media. TikTok is the main platform covered, though Facebook and Instagram also feature. The work was assigned to Yonder Consulting, which carried out a three-stage mixed-methods project, according to a blog post written by Rupam Jagota, the regulator's Research and Impact Manager.
The Chamber is considering a motion to discuss social media advertising for illegal betting websites. It was reported that Congressman Julio Lopes (PP-RJ) submitted a request the previous week.
The Gambling Commission reported findings from UK research into consumer participation in unlicensed lotteries and raffles on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. The regulator said consumers often focused more on whether a draw seemed genuine and offered a realistic chance of winning than on its legality, and identified risks when users were directed to third-party channels.
The Gambling Commission’s executive director Tim Miller criticised social media companies for allowing unlicensed operators to advertise, according to the report. He called for cross-sector support, but the report provides no further detail on his request.
Norway’s media authority instructed Allente, Altibox, Telenor, Telia and RiksTV to stop carrying adverts for foreign gambling operators on Discovery channels, according to reports. The broadcasters were given until 15 August 2022 to end the advertising; the report said the adverts promoted Unibet, Betsson, Nordicbet and Betsafe, which are not permitted to offer or advertise gambling in Norway.