Let me clear something up right away – the question "did Mr Beast make a casino app?" has a definite answer: No.
What's actually happening is something more concerning that you need to know about.
In May 2024, scammers created fake ads showing Mr Beast (Jimmy Donaldson) supposedly promoting a casino app called "The Beast Plinko." These ads appeared on Instagram after being approved by Meta, but they're completely false.
No such app exists on either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and Mr Beast has never created or endorsed any gambling apps.
What makes this scam particularly tricky is how convincing it looks. The fraudsters used sophisticated technology to create deepfake videos and AI-generated voices.
They even made it look like respected news hosts like Laura Coates from CNN and Sean Hannity from Fox News were talking about this fake app. They didn't stop there – they also created fake endorsements from celebrities like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and others.
From my research, these scam ads follow a similar pattern. They start with what looks like a news segment, followed by fake celebrity endorsements, and end with a link to download the app.
The link leads to a website that's designed to look like the real app stores – but it's all fake.
If you've encountered these ads or similar ones, here's what you need to know: any winnings you might think you've earned aren't real, and any money you've deposited is likely gone.
The best thing you can do is protect yourself by freezing your credit with the major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax).
The key takeaway here is that scammers are getting more sophisticated with their tricks. Even when you see familiar faces like Mr Beast or other celebrities promoting something, especially gambling-related apps, always verify through official channels.
Remember, if something sounds too good to be true – like guaranteed casino winnings – it probably is.