What does Preamble of GAME Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prohibit covered digital advertising platforms from displaying targeted advertisements directed to a minor that promote sports gambling platforms.

What does SHORT TITLE. of GAME Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act of 2026.

What does PROHIBITING THE DISPLAY OF TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS DIRECTED TO of GAME Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits covered digital advertising platforms from displaying targeted advertisements directed to minors that promote sports gambling platforms, beginning one year after the Act's enactment. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce this section, treating violations as violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC has the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties to enforce this section as it does under the Federal Trade Commission Act. If a platform is found to have violated this section three or more times, the FTC may refer it to the Attorney General for prosecution. A covered digital advertising platform found in violation may be fined up to $100,000 per targeted advertisement directed to a minor. The definition of 'covered digital advertising platform' includes social media platforms, websites, online services, and mobile applications that meet specific criteria, including deriving revenue from advertising and having over 100 million unique monthly users. The term 'geolocation information' is defined, with exclusions for coarse location data and data used solely for generating coarse location. The definition of 'sports gambling platform' includes services allowing individuals to gamble on sporting events.

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GAME Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/18/2026 · Introduced: 5/18/2026

Author: Katie Britt (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

The Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act of 2026 prohibits digital advertising platforms with over 100 million monthly users from displaying targeted advertisements for sports gambling to minors.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce this prohibition, with potential fines of up to $100,000 per violation and referral to the Attorney General for repeat offenders.
The bill defines 'covered digital advertising platform' and 'sports gambling platform' to clarify the scope of the restrictions and uses geolocation information to target advertisements.

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