British gambling watchdog calls out Meta for letting unlicensed casino ads slip through Ads Targeting Self-Excluded Players Raise Alarms The UK Gambling Commission is putting Meta in the hot seat over a surge in illegal online casino ads appearing on Facebook and Instagram. Many of these promotions are aimed at British users who’ve voluntarily self-excluded […]
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UK Public Pushes Back on Gambling Ads as Pressure Mounts for Reform
New polling reveals widespread frustration with gambling marketing, particularly its reach into kids’ spaces and everyday media. Poll Shows Brits Want the Volume Turned Down Gambling may be legal in the UK, but public tolerance for how it’s marketed is running thin. A new poll by think tank More in Common, commissioned by anti-gambling ad […]
Macau Weighs Gambling Ad Ban in Major Advertising Law Overhaul
Macau’s Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) launched a 30-day public consultation on July 4 to update the region’s decades-old Advertising Activities Law. The consultation, running through August 2, aims to gather public input on sweeping changes that reflect the rapid evolution of advertising and media. The proposed amendments target six key areas, including redefining […]
Meta’s Double Standard: Why Gambling Harm Ads Face More Scrutiny Than Gambling Promotions
A new report by the Open Rights Group (ORG) has criticised Meta for placing tougher restrictions on adverts warning about gambling harm than those promoting gambling products. The UK-based digital rights group highlights what it calls a troubling imbalance in Facebook and Instagram’s ad transparency policies. More Rules for Warnings Than for Gambling Itself According […]
Meta Tightens Gambling Ad Policies Globally, Streamlines Approval for Indian Gaming Operators
Meta’s New Rules Demand Pre-Approval for Gambling Ads Meta has rolled out stricter global policies for advertising gambling and real-money gaming (RMG), directly impacting how operators market to users in India. Advertisers promoting any service involving cash, digital currencies like Bitcoin, or prizes with real-world value must now obtain written approval from Meta before launching […]
Google’s Revised Gambling and Games Advertising Policy
On April 14, 2025, Google is set to implement a comprehensive update to its Gambling and Games advertising policy. This update is designed to introduce more stringent controls and clearer definitions within the advertising guidelines, particularly targeting the clarity for advertisers and aligning with country-specific laws. Key Changes in Policy Guidelines The revision will bring […]
