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Deceptive online gambling ads persist on Meta platforms in Indonesia despite bans, reaching most users and driving widespread betting.
Despite Indonesia’s gambling ban and Meta’s policies, deceptive ads promoting online betting persist on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, disguised as health, gaming, or fruit content.
AFP investigations found dozens of such ads redirecting users to betting sites, with 98% of Indonesian social media users having seen them, 32% trying online betting after exposure, and 4% still participating.
Over 5.7 million gambling-related posts have been removed in eight years, and at least 85 influencers arrested, with penalties up to 10 years in prison.
The government warns platforms of escalating consequences, including license suspensions, if they fail to act, citing Meta’s lack of response despite ad removals after being flagged.
The online gambling market in Indonesia is valued at 927 trillion rupiah.
Los anuncios engañosos de juegos de azar en línea persisten en las plataformas Meta en Indonesia a pesar de las prohibiciones, alcanzando a la mayoría de los usuarios e impulsando las apuestas generalizadas.