Dutch regulator: influencers fake wins for illegal casinos
The regulator says the banned videos portray gambling as easy, fun & profitable.
The hit
The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit says influencers are using fake wins to promote illegal casinos to young people. The regulator says it regularly finds this happening on platforms including TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.
Why it matters
The regulator calls the videos misleading because they present gambling as only ever fun, easy & profitable, which it says is untrue.
The record
| Platforms named | TikTok, Instagram & YouTube |
|---|---|
| Content described | Banned videos showing fake wins |
| Target audience flagged | Young people |
What happens next
Watch for Kansspelautoriteit enforcement action against named influencers or illegal operators, & any platform response from TikTok, Instagram or YouTube.
Sources: Kansspelautoriteit: Influencers misleiden jongeren met nepwinsten uit illegale casino’s
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