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UK Gambling Commission criticises Meta over illegal gambling adverts

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The UK Gambling Commission criticised Meta over illegal gambling adverts on Facebook and Instagram, according to remarks by executive director Tim Miller at ICE in Barcelona. Miller said ads for unlicensed casinos, including those targeting people who had self-excluded through GamStop, remained visible and challenged Meta’s claim that it removes ads only after notification. Meta’s response was not included in the report.

The criticism puts pressure on platforms and gambling businesses to address advertising links to unlicensed operators.

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Gambling Commission identifies four groups using illegal gambling sites

The Gambling Commission found four distinct groups among consumers using illegal gambling sites, according to its latest Consumer Voice research. The findings indicate that these users have different motivations, the report said.

The Great Britain Gambling Commission's latest Consumer Voice research identifies four distinct user groups among consumers of illegal gambling sites. The regulator therefore concludes that this population is not one uniform audience.

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