Meta, Google, and the Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Ads | Ep. 872

This episode explores the increasing pressure on social media platforms from gambling trade bodies, focusing on legal actions and regulatory challenges related to illegal gambling advertising. Experts discuss the responsibilities of platforms like Meta and Google, the impact of recent lawsuits, and the broader implications for online advertising and consumer protection.Key TopicsLegal action against Meta and other platforms for illegal gambling adsThe responsibility of social media companies in regulating gambling advertisingThe impact of Dutch trade bodies' lawsuit on online advertisingBroader regulatory challenges in the global online gambling industryThe role of enforcement and fines in shaping platform behaviorThe influence of international markets like Brazil and Argentina on regulationThe use of mental models and frameworks in understanding platform accountabilityPotential precedents set by Dutch lawsuit for European regulationHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.