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Meta Eyes Gambling as Next Big Bet After Copying Rivals

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Meta is reportedly exploring gambling features, following its pattern of cloning successful platforms. The company has historically waited for new social mechanics to gain traction, then copied or acquired them to leverage its massive user base and ad engine. This move signals Meta's search for new revenue streams beyond advertising.

Meridian48 take
Meta's gambling pivot underscores its struggle to innovate organically, but regulatory hurdles and user trust issues could make this bet riskier than its previous clones.
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