YouTube Shorts has become a hotspot for gambling promotion in South Asia. Videos feature fake earnings, influencer-style testimonials, and viral challenges that lead viewers to gambling apps.
Many of these shorts use misleading captions and hashtags like “earn from home” or “instant cash.” Viewers are directed to Telegram channels where actual gambling activity begins.
YouTube has removed thousands of such videos, but the fast pace of content creation makes moderation difficult. Experts urge parents to monitor content and platforms to enhance ad review policies.
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