VNLOK takes Meta to court over gambling advertisements in the Netherlands
Dutch gambling trade association VNLOK has summoned Meta to court, alleging that Facebook and Instagram distributed illegal gambling advertisements targeting consumers in the Netherlands. VNLOK says Meta removed 15% of illegal advertisements in June and is asking the court to require compliance with the Digital Services Act and stronger safeguards.
The case could affect how Meta handles advertisements for unlicensed gambling operators in the Dutch market.