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Apple, Facebook, and Google Accused of Promoting Gambling
CasinoDecember 9, 2021·1 min read

Apple, Facebook, and Google Accused of Promoting Gambling


A lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California accuses Apple, Facebook, and Google of promoting gambling through their platforms. The lawsuit specifically targets 'social casinos,' which are gambling apps that use virtual currency but allow users to purchase additional chips with real money.

Facebook is cited as the primary beneficiary, earning 30% of the revenue from these apps through advertising and transaction services.

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