Irish influencer promotes unlicensed gambling site months after Central Bank investigation
Irish influencer Jonathan Finlay switched from promoting an unauthorized trading platform to an unlicensed gambling site, Gambana, after a Central Bank investigation.Summary
Irish influencer Jonathan Finlay, previously investigated by the Central Bank for promoting the unauthorized financial trading platform T4Trade, has now turned to promoting Gambana.com, an unlicensed gambling website. Despite lacking an Irish license, Finlay actively promotes Gambana to his large social media following, offering exclusive betting 'picks' to a VIP group called 'High Rollers.' The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has stated that operating without a license is unlawful and can result in imprisonment. Finlay's promotion of Gambana also raises concerns about transparency, as he doesn't always clearly disclose his commercial relationship with the company, potentially violating consumer protection regulations enforced by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Gambana is owned by a Belize-based company and licensed by the Government of Anjouan, offering no protection to Irish consumers.
(Source：Irish Examiner)