Facebook has geared up to venture into the lucrative world online gambling in UK by introducing a handful of casino games involving real cash.

Facebook has chosen UK as the bedrock for testing all its online casino games, thereby ignoring stiff opposition from those who believe such games would introduce children to gambling. Currently Facebook does host popular games that involve virtual credits, slots, roulette, poker etc. Hence, it is only logical that this social networking website will consider making real money from these games launched exclusively for players and gambling enthusiasts in United Kingdom.

The entire idea of facebook launching real cash gambling games is considered to be unhealthy for its three million UK users aged between 13 to 17 years. The issue might aggravate since more than one million teenagers under the age of 13 have managed to create accounts for themselves by simply lying their actual age.

Critics all over the wold continue to express their concern that these games will influence minors in thinking online gambling is a fun sport devoid of potentially negative ramifications.

MP Louise Ellman also believes that the introduction of such real cash games may misguide children, the youth and vulnerable groups. She criticized the social networking website and blamed facebook for adopting cynical mediums to acquire users from untapped markets.

Facebook, already a £64billion enterprise aims for a flotation on the stock market in the coming year. Online gaming companies will stand the chance to grab as many as eight licences which will empower them in presenting gambling applications to British players. The website has been reportedly talking to representatives from the best in the business including online gaming giants like Pokerstars, Gamesys and 88. However, Facebook refrained from making any comments on speculations or its gambling related plans to be rolled out in the future ahead.