Deepfake Davies ad pushes unlicensed Alberta casino
An AI-generated video falsely showed Alphonso Davies’ father arrested before endorsing offshore casino Oxibet, GamblingNews reports.
The hit
An Instagram ad used AI to fake Alphonso Davies’ father being arrested, then endorsing offshore casino Oxibet, according to the Edmonton Journal. A deepfake of rapper Drake reportedly appears too, lending false credibility. Oxibet is not licensed to operate in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market.
Why it matters
The case shows how deepfakes have moved beyond stolen photos to convincing fake video & audio, according to GamblingNews.
The record
| Alberta iGaming launch | July 13 |
|---|---|
| Licensed operators in Alberta | 31 registered iGaming operators |
| Unlicensed site | Oxibet, based in Comoros |
| Ad account | Instagram account ‘Prime Spin Zone’ posted the deepfake ad |
| Response | Agent Nedal Huoseh says he will pursue the ad’s creators |
What happens next
Alberta’s regulator urges residents to check its official approved-operator list before depositing funds.
Sources: AI-Generated Ad Featuring Alphonso Davies Promotes Unlicensed Alberta Casino
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