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However, Facebook claims that the advertiser is an authorised gambling partner, and was authorised under its policy. The ads were reportedly still displayed on Facebook although they violated Australian gambling law. Ads for an online casino based in Curaçao were displayed to Australian residents, even after the casino operator received a warning to stop operating in the country.Īustralia.- An online casino based in Curaçao has been accused of targeting Australian residents through Facebook ads, despite receiving a formal warning to stop operating in Australia.

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