Similarly, a test ad on gambling that read “Feeling Lucky? Win cash, prizes, and more!” got approved to target the 13- to 17-year-old age group within hours. This, despite Facebook’s requirement that online gambling ads must not target children under 18.
Anecdote: in the Philippines, advertising for online casinos reach both children and adults alike, with story tall ads next to busy highways - regardless of which audience it is targeting to, its predatory to have gambling ads displayed the way it is both at home and through online services like Facebook.