Online casino company sues Facebook in dispute over ads

In Touch Games is seeking damages and compensation for alleged Competition Act breaches over Pocketwin commercials

In Touch Games, which is based in Britain, initiated a High Court case against Facebook in November of last year. The case relates to ads for Pocketwin, an online casino brand the company launched in 2010. Picture: Getty

An online casino tech company is suing Facebook over an allegation that the social media giant breached competition law by restricting ads for a mobile gambling brand.

In Touch Games, which is based in Britain, initiated a High Court case against Facebook in November of last year. The case relates to ads for Pocketwin, an online casino brand the company launched in 2010.

As part of the case, In Touch Games is seeking damages and ...