By SectorWire desk ·
Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK is preparing a complaint to the European Commission about Meta. The association alleges that Meta has failed to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.
VNLOK plans to take its allegations about Meta’s advertising controls to the European Commission.
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VNLOK is seeking stronger platform controls against adverts for unlicensed gambling operators.
The KSA is keeping legal action available if voluntary measures against illegal gambling adverts prove insufficient.
VNLOK’s challenge concerns Meta’s handling of illegal gambling content across European markets.
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