Social media company Meta has failed to remove multiple posts promoting illegal offshore crypto gambling despite repeated user reports, even after the Australian Communications and Media Authority warned that influencers could face fines of up to AU$2.4 million (US$1.7 million).
Online streamer Dinah, who had more than 800,000 followers on Instagram, promoted crypto casino Rainbet in a series of posts during January. Screenshots reviewed by Guardian Australia showed at least 10 posts reported to Meta for promoting illegal gambling.
In most cases, Meta responded that the content did not breach its policies and declined to remove or restrict the posts. The platform’s reporting tools did not include a category for illegal gambling promotion. Some content was later restricted from teenagers but remained publicly accessible.
