Betting apps know more about you than you might think (opens original article in a new tab)

Online gambling platforms use deceptive design and personalized marketing to encourage increased betting, raising concerns about user harm and regulatory challenges.

• Gambling companies use deceptive design tactics to entice users and increase betting
• Experts warn that dark patterns in online gambling can lead to harmful behaviors
• Regulatory challenges exist due to the legal grey area surrounding deceptive design
• Personalized marketing strategies are used to target vulnerable gamblers