16 Oct04 Regulation
VNLOK: Meta illegal gambling case is a European fight
VNLOK’s allegations raise questions about Meta’s systems for handling illegal gambling across Europe.
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October 2026
15 Oct04 Regulation
KSA threatens Big Tech legal action despite whitelist collab with Google
Licensed operators may gain advertising visibility from a planned EU-wide whitelist as the KSA targets unlicensed operators and platforms.
14 Oct04 Regulation
European gambling regulators and Google develop whitelist of legal operators
Google may block casinos absent from the planned whitelist, while regulators may pursue enforcement if cooperation fails.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Lawyer slams Dutch regulator for leaving fight against Meta to the industry
The lawsuit may test whether the regulator and Meta can be pressed to address illegal gambling advertisements.
1 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Paf teams up with Facebook on Swiss pilot to target black market ads
The pilot gives Paf and Facebook a process to identify unlicensed operators and affiliates targeting Swiss players.
September 2026
29 Sep04 Regulation
Behind the numbers: New report fuels Europe’s black market enforcement debate
The revenue gap is driving debate over how estimates are measured, enforcement is resourced and licensed gambling is taxed.
28 Sep04 Regulation
VNLOK summons Meta to court in latest action against illegal gambling ads in Netherlands
The case may clarify platforms’ obligations and the regulator’s role in addressing illegal gambling advertisements.