Catena Media and MetaBet expand long-running partnership
The new partnership parameters will widen the potential demographics being introduced to the products on offer from each company.
The new partnership parameters will widen the potential demographics being introduced to the products on offer from each company.
Prosecutors allege a group linked to Popó Freitas’ son tried to lure players from Brazil’s top divisions into betting manipulation schemes.
Civil Police say influencers leveraged luxury imagery and online reach to promote illegal gambling platforms and attract bettors.
A Senate committee has advanced a bill banning betting advertising nationwide, reigniting tensions between lawmakers and the industry.
In two separate but thematically linked stories, the Federal Court has transferred a money-laundering operation to the Federal Police, while state authorities also pursue influencers accused of an illegal gambling scheme.
Regulator had warned that promotions could attract penalties of up to AU$2.4m (US$1.6m).
A series of social media giveaways has drawn scrutiny after followers were redirected to betting platforms as a condition to participate.
Argentina’s approach to regulating gambling influencers exposes a structural mismatch between fragmented enforcement mechanisms and the economic incentives that sustain illegal casino promotion.
As the licensed industry continues to shrink its marketing spend, the BGC is concerned that this will create opportunities for black market casinos to reach customers.
Consumer advocate Pedro Busetti warned that online betting advertising is exposing minors to addiction and called for stronger regulation.