Internet slams Melissa Gorga as 'RHONJ' star promotes casino app in new video: 'Why are you promoting gambling?'

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga was brutally slammed after she recently took to her Instagram and shared a video promoting the Draft Kings casino app
UPDATED JUL 12, 2023
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga was slammed for promoting a casino app on social media (Instagram/@melissagorga)
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga was slammed for promoting a casino app on social media (Instagram/@melissagorga)

MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Melissa Gorga recently promoted an application on social media. But it seems like her followers didn't like the app as they brutally slammed the reality star in the comments section of her post.

After the explosive three-part 'RHONJ' Season 13 Reunion, Melissa and the other cast members are all set to return to the franchise for Season 14. Melissa and Teresa's heated argument was the talk of the month but now, social media users have slammed the reality stars over their Instagram posts.

Melissa Gorga promotes casino app

Melissa recently took to her Instagram and shared a video promoting the Draft Kings casino app. She started her video by saying, "I am super excited about this one. I have teamed up with the Draft Kings casino app. They are giving away a first-class four-person trip to Hollywood to the top of leaderboard star this month." The reality star further added, "All you have to do is download the Draft Kings casino app... use my promo code Melissa Gorga and just opt-in to the leaderboard each week with a minimum $50 deposit. The best part... there is not just one prize..."

Melissa continued, "They are giving $20,000 in casino credit weekly to the top leaderboard star. I'm so excited by the way there are over a hundred and seventy-five different games to choose from."

She the. concluded her video while noting, "So make sure you guys over definitely download the Draft Kings casino app today use my promo code Melissa Gorga and we will see you in Hollywood."


 
 
 
 
 
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'Gambling addiction is a real thing'

Melissa's followers didn't seem to be happy about her latest promotion and slammed her. A social media user commented on the video, "Why are you so excited ? Gambling is going to destroy a lot of families in the next couple of years!" Another added, "This is bs post on real stuff not things you will get money from." Another person noted, "Why are you promoting gambling?"

Another user wrote, "Love ya but promoting gambling is not sis." Another Instagram user penned, "To many gambling addicts, gambling addiction has literally the highest suicide rate." Another critic said, "No thanks. Gambling addiction is a real thing. It ruins families. Look what’s happening to Kim Zolziac and Kroy with her gambling addiction. Too scary 😟."

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