Overview

• Meta blocked Romero’s main Instagram account for advertising unlicensed betting platforms, and the profile remains offline as of Tuesday night.
• Romero told followers on TikTok that the loss cut off her primary income and asked them to petition Meta to restore the account.
• She admitted she knew the promotions were wrong but accepted them because they paid the most, and she said she will not repeat the conduct.
• Regulators say 2,390 clandestine gambling sites have been blocked since 2024 and more than 100 influencers reported, as prosecutors advance cases including a raid on streamer Joaco López.
• Authorities and industry groups warn illegal sites lack reliable age checks that can expose minors to gambling, while licensed operators in Argentina use the BET.AR domain.