Illegal Roblox Casinos Targeting Children Shut Down Following Investigation
Unlicensed gambling sites exploiting Roblox accounts and in-game currency have ceased operations after regulatory action.
- Sky News uncovered illegal casinos allowing children to gamble using Roblox credentials and in-game currency, Robux.
- The sites, including Bloxmoon, RBLXWild, and BloxFlip, operated outside Roblox but targeted its users through social media ads.
- Players, some as young as 12, gambled millions of dollars' worth of Robux, with winnings converted into cryptocurrency and cash.
- The UK Gambling Commission and Roblox took action, leading to the permanent shutdown of these platforms and ongoing lawsuits.
- Experts and regulators warn parents to remain vigilant, as criminals continuously exploit online platforms to target vulnerable users.