Understanding the Impact of Social Media in Gambling. - page 13.

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Quote from: Yamifoud on April 21, 2024, 01:13:39 AM

A lot of social media influencers especially bloggers and YouTubers are promoting gambling usually at the end of their blogs or videos.
I could see a huge contribution and spread of information that they made especially during this time where the majority are using smartphones already. In fact, we've been seeing a massive increase in gamblers and online gambling sites. But how this could affect the mindset of the kids when they are also seeing these ads/promotions from the social media influencers they followed? I could be wrong but this has a mental effect on them and at a very young age, they are exposed to gambling already which is supposedly not the right time.

I think these influencers must know their target audience before accepting the offer or should not be included in their blogs or videos?

I was exposed to gambling when I was around 14-15 years old and it didn't affect me at all. Back in the day, social media wasn't a thing, but I used to read books about playing poker and blackjack. I didn't visit an offline casino back then and I have never gambled in my teenage years.
I can assume that most kids/teenagers won't be heavily impacted by all this gambling content on social media. Maybe some of them will try to gamble, but who is going to give them money? Their parents? Grin

The teens should find a job in order to get money for gambling, I see this as a win. Starting to work at a younger age is way better than doing nothing and watching your phone all day.
Maybe all the social media platforms should impose strict regulations about gambling sponsorships and advertisements.

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I don't think they have a real interest in their target audience. whether they are young or old. The important thing is to receive views/visits and advertise.

In some countries such as Italy, this type of activity is absolutely illegal considering that it involves hidden advertising often abusive.
And gambling promotion here is illegal!
I think its correct that this type of activities are prohibited or at least that must be regulated in some way...

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Quote from: Yamifoud on April 21, 2024, 01:13:39 AM

A lot of social media influencers especially bloggers and YouTubers are promoting gambling usually at the end of their blogs or videos.
I could see a huge contribution and spread of information that they made especially during this time where the majority are using smartphones already. In fact, we've been seeing a massive increase in gamblers and online gambling sites. But how this could affect the mindset of the kids when they are also seeing these ads/promotions from the social media influencers they followed? I could be wrong but this has a mental effect on them and at a very young age, they are exposed to gambling already which is supposedly not the right time.

I think these influencers must know their target audience before accepting the offer or should not be included in their blogs or videos?

Unfortunately, only intentional parenting can protect kids from the negative effects of gambling ads on the minds of minors. The government cannot help and no bill can be passed in that regards. Parents should have regular conversations with their kids. It is during these conversations that they'll know what their kids have been up to. Parents should monitor their kids social media activities and if possible block all gambling ads/promotions on their mobile phones.

Influencers do not care. They are after the money, after their commission fees. And their target audience is anyone with a smart phone and internet access.

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Quote from: Yamifoud on April 21, 2024, 01:13:39 AM

I think these influencers must know their target audience before accepting the offer or should not be included in their blogs or videos?

This is common in my country. They do not care than the money the gambling site they are advertising for will pay them.

YouTube is not better but there are local channels in my country that you will see gambling site advertising which is worse.

Recently I was passing through the bank road in my town, I saw a sign board of 1xbet. Did you know how many under age that would have seen it. The problem goes to government negligence.

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Quote from: Yamifoud on April 21, 2024, 01:13:39 AM

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I think these influencers must know their target audience before accepting the offer or should not be included in their blogs or videos?

they just don't care about it, because the most important thing for them is how they can make money from the promotion. they don't care who their audience is and who they get the money from or what brand they promote, the important thing is that they can get money and that's enough for them.

if we say they don't care about this, that's not true, but it's just that most of these influencers are stupid, so they don't know what they are doing, promoting something that is very vulnerable to children.

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A lot of social media influencers especially vloggers and YouTubers are promoting gambling usually at the end of their vlogs or videos.
I could see a huge contribution and spread of information that they made especially during this time where the majority are using smartphones already. In fact, we've been seeing a massive increase in gamblers and online gambling sites. But how this could affect the mindset of the kids when they are also seeing these ads/promotions from the social media influencers they followed? I could be wrong but this has a mental effect on them and at a very young age, they are exposed to gambling already which is supposedly not the right time.

I think these influencers must know their target audience before accepting the offer or should not be included in their vlogs or videos?

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