[Tech Thoughts] Ivana Alawi, a promised iPhone, and the siren call of online gambling

window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); online gambling [Tech Thoughts] Ivana Alawi, a promised iPhone, and the siren call of online gambling Jul 21, 2026 3:11 PM PHT Victor Barreiro Jr. Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. WHY THIS MATTERS Ivana Alawi, a prominent Philippine content creator, is promoting responsible gambling through a partnership with Casino Plus, which has led to significant engagement on social media. The promotion involves giving away iPhone 17 Pro Max units, but it raises concerns about the potential normalization of gambling and its impact on vulnerable individuals.

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