An in-depth investigation by "Survey Europe" found that mainstream AI-driven chatbots often lead users to unlicensed online casinos. During a two-week test, researchers asked about "best bonuses," anonymous platforms, and ways to circumvent national self-exclusion programs in multiple languages, and the bots commonly recommended offshore gambling sites lacking domestic licenses. Simply put, if you ask AI where to gamble, it might just take you to an illegal casino. Want to know about the latest challenges in global gambling regulation? PASA official website keeps you updated.
Test Data: MetaAI recommended unlicensed casinos the most
The research team tested major AI models with 30 prompts in 10 European countries. The results showed that MetaAI's answers pointed to unlicensed casinos 27 times; Gemini 26 times; ChatGPT also made 22 unlicensed recommendations. Some of the recommended sites even appeared on the blacklist of European gambling regulators. AI assistants absorbed and repeated a large amount of marketing content from unlicensed operators based in loosely regulated areas like Curaçao, creating a "guidance problem" that routes users seeking help outside the consumer protection framework.
Regulation Evasion: AI claims "no ID verification casinos" as "Holy Grail"
When asked how to bypass national self-exclusion programs like the UK's Gamstop, chatbots frequently recommended casinos not restricted by these systems. A popular AI chatbot even called "no ID verification casinos" the "Holy Grail," implying that such platforms can evade identity verification processes. Cryptocurrency-based casinos are also praised for their "anonymity" and "lack of strict restrictions." European Parliament members and gambling addiction charities expressed shock and concern.
European Situation: The black market is huge, and calls for regulation are growing
Illegal online gambling remains a huge market in Europe. A recent survey in Sweden showed that 65% of players do not know how to identify unlicensed operators, and 18% admitted to using unlicensed sites. Meanwhile, the UK government is trying to combat unlicensed operators sponsoring sports teams. Anti-gambling campaign activists condemn AI for promoting illegal casinos, saying it "undermines the rule of law and puts people at risk."
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