Meta failed to act on nearly a dozen reports against an Australian influencer with more than 800,000 followers on Instagram promoting illegal offshore crypto-gambling, despite the regulator warning influencers they could face fines of up to $2.4m. The account of online streamer Dinah has 820,000 followers on Instagram, and has promoted Rainbet, a self-described online crypto casino, in posts on Instagram. “Stop promoting illegal gambling services to Australians. “The promotion of illegal gambling services in Australia is illegal, and substantial penalties apply.”Individuals can face fines of up to $59,400, but influencers who facilitate access to illegal online gambling services – such as by posting links – could face fines of up to $2.4m, Acma said. Since Acma began blocking illegal gambling sites in November 2019, it has blocked 1,455 illegal gambling and affiliate websites, and 220 illegal services have pulled out of Australia.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2026 09:30 UTC