Somalia’s government reportedly ordered internet providers to block 1xBet, TikTok and Telegram, with a compliance deadline of 24 August. The communications minister said the restrictions aimed to curb harmful imagery and misinformation; the report said there had been no formal response from the named companies.
The reported order could affect 1xBet’s access to the Somali market and internet providers’ compliance obligations.
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Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society plans to work with Meta, TikTok and other platforms against illegal gambling advertising. The ministry said the partners would compile monitoring data for the Royal Thai Police to pursue further action.
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security ordered 43 Telegram groups and channels promoting online betting blocked on 27 September, according to the report. The Cyber Operations Laboratory identified 212,634 members across them; authorities also found promotions for an unauthorised platform and claims of monthly returns of up to 260%.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has told Google, Meta and TikTok to remove advertisements for online sweepstakes casinos and confirm this in writing by 23 October, according to the report. He said the state had sued operators including Stake and VGW brands, as well as payment processors, seeking injunctions, consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent Reddit, Snap and TikTok letters demanding that they stop carrying adverts for sweepstakes gambling platforms in the state. The companies have until 23 October to confirm removal and explain how they will prevent future adverts; the letters cite Stake and VGW brands including Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent letters to Google, Meta, Reddit, Snap and TikTok asking them to stop advertising sweepstakes casino platforms to Florida users. He gave the companies until 23 October to confirm they had stopped the ads and explain how they would prevent them reaching users in the state; the letters cite Stake and VGW sites among those at issue.