No under 18's will be able to use Facebook gambling service
Paddy Power is reassuring parents and campaign groups that no under 18s will be able to use its integrated gambling service on Facebook. Earlier this week, the social network announced it's teaming up with the bookmaker to offer sports gambling through Paddy Power In Play - but it will only be available in the UK to start. Campaign groups raised concerns that young people could still access the pages by lying about their age or using a parent's credit card. But Paddy Power says it will be policed strongly: Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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