Industry
November 21, 2025
Google Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads in 35 Countries
Google has once again updated its gambling policy, aligning it with the rules in some of the countries it is operating in. Per the new restrictions, marketers will be unable to promote offline gambling in jurisdictions that prohibit it. Google Listed the 35 Countries Where Advertisers Can No Longer Promote Offline Gambling According to the […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Google Says Sweepstakes Casinos Are Not Social Casino Games
Google is not taking kindly to sweepstakes casinos, with the tech and search engine company now defining them as non-social experiences in its Google Ads Gambling and Games Policy this week. Google Calls Sweepstakes Casinos the “Not Social” This is an important change as it reflects the broader anti-sweepstakes casino sentiment that has seized the […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Apple, Google and Meta Told to Handle Casino App Lawsuits
A US federal judge has decided that Apple, Google, and Meta must handle class-action lawsuits. These lawsuits claim they made money from illegal gambling through casino-like mobile apps. This decision is a blow to the tech companies, which tried to get rid of the claims by using protections under federal law. Judge Rejects Tech Giants’ […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Illegal Gambling Operators Turn to Cyber Hacks to Climb Google Rankings
The battle against unlicensed gambling has taken a new twist with the discovery of GhostRedirector, a China-linked hacking group using sophisticated malware to bolster the online presence of offshore betting sites. Cybersecurity company ESET Research drew attention to this threat in a new report, warning that this new breed of cybercrime and gambling fraud could […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
VBet’s SEO Woes Continue as Google and Meld Vals Spel Fail to Help
Dutch operator VBet has been embroiled in trouble for months with no help in sight. While the company’s site has been unfindable on Google for months, the company has failed to receive the support it needs. Google Rendered VBet Unfindable VBet’s trouble began in December 2024 when Google’s search engine started showing illegal immigration sites […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
Brazilian Authorities Join Forces with Tech Giants to Target Illegal Gambling
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance and the Digital Council of Brazil have formally signed a joint agreement that aims to curb illegal online gambling. This move aligns with the nation’s intensifying efforts to bring order to its online gambling industry, uniting regulators and major tech platforms as they seek to detect and eliminate illegal gambling content. […]
Business
July 1, 2025
Google to Allow Gambling Ads in Ukraine Starting July 14
Google will start to let gambling ads run in Ukraine from July 14, 2025. This change will apply to advertisers who have the right state licenses and have received Google’s approval. This new rule shows how Google aims to make its ad policies fit with each country’s laws. This shift has a big impact on […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Romania Asks Google and Meta to Block Illegal Gaming Ads
Romania is seeking to crack down on illegal gambling content appearing across Google and Meta’s platforms. To that end, the country’s regulator, Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) asked the tech giants to take down any paid ads promoting unauthorized gambling operations. ONJN Asks Google and Meta to Take Immediate Action In formal letters […]
Industry
June 19, 2025
Google Now Accepts Brazilian Betting Apps Following Policy Change
On Wednesday, Google announced that it will now permit apps from sports betting and online gaming companies licensed in Brazil to be available on its Play Store, if they meet certain conditions set by the country’s authorities and the tech giant. Google Updates Play Store Rules to Accept Betting Apps Registered in Brazil As part […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Google and Apple Sued for Allegedly Aiding Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos
Three plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, claiming the tech giants enable illegal online gambling via sweepstakes casino apps. Google and Apple Targeted in Sweepstakes Casinos Lawsuit Julian Bargo, Lamar Prater, and Rebecca Pratt have filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google, citing they allegedly […]
