Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it
Ads spruiking illegal online casinos to Australians boost social media giant Meta’s billions in ad revenue, but a loophole stops the regulator taking action.