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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.
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