Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it
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Meta's Facebook and Instagram ads promote illegal online casinos in Australia, exploiting a regulatory loophole that prevents the watchdog from taking action.Summary
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, is running ads promoting illegal online gambling services to Australians. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) cannot penalize Meta due to a legal loophole requiring ads to target users physically present in Australia. The ads include spoofed brands and unregulated platforms, raising concerns about consumer protection and the need for regulatory reform.
(Source：Google News)