Every time you place a wager, you’re betting on an uncertain outcome. And there’s no guarantee that the outcome will be favourable. Whatever game you're playing, the one thing they all have in common is that winning or losing is based on random chance. Every spin, every hand, every ticket…there is nothing you can do to influence the outcome.
Check out these helpful tips that GambleAware* have gathered from their work with social media platforms to help you avoid unwanted gambling advertising.
Facebook: What you can do to limit gambling ads
It is not possible to remove ads on the platform or from apps, however, you are able to hide them by selecting the down arrow menu or the 'x' in the top right-hand corner of the sponsored post.
Gambling involves playing a game of chance for money. If you gamble, the new Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction show you how to lower the risks and harms associated with gambling. There are only three guidelines, but you should follow all three.
