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By Josh Pearson , 14 February 2026

A growing body of litigation and consumer complaints is casting fresh scrutiny on the booming social casino industry and the role Facebook plays in its expansion. Marketed as “free-to-play” entertainment, social casino and sweepstakes games generate revenue when users purchase virtual chips after exhausting free credits. Critics argue that the model mirrors gambling mechanics while operating outside traditional gaming regulations. With the sector estimated at Rs.