Vulnerable Australians ‘force-fed’ gambling and alcohol ads on Facebook, report finds

Study highlights ‘predatory marketing practices’ of companies who target people at high risk of gambling or alcohol-related harm Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVulnerable Australians at high risk of gambling and alcohol issues are being “force fed” Facebook ads for that content, with experts claiming they are being targeted by social media marketing.A study by University of Queensland researchers found that gambling and alcohol ads can be served up many times in a short period to people at high risk of gambling or alcohol-related harms.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...