Meta stock dips as UK watchdog calls out Facebook, Instagram over illegal gambling ads
NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 09:52 EST — Regular session Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) dropped 2.1% to $607.03 in early Tuesday trading. The decline followed allegations from Britain’s Gambling Commission that Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, hosted illegal online casino advertisements. Meta responded, saying it enforces strict rules on gambling ads and takes down any that violate…