Legal
July 16, 2026
Google to Pay $854K Fine in Italy Over ‘Illegal Gambling’ Ads
Alphabet unit Google has lost a legal case in Europe to avoid paying a substantial fine worth $854,250 tied to the company’s alleged advertising of illegal gambling on YouTube, its video-sharing platform. The case dates back four years; it has taken action from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to be resolved, […]
Industry
July 14, 2026
Google to Enforce New Rules on Gambling Advertising Certification
Google has unveiled an upcoming update to its gambling advertising rules in an attempt to improve its health policies. To that end, the tech giant has introduced stricter requirements and harsher penalties for violators. Google Unveils Updated Rules on Online Gambling Advertising In its official announcement, Google stated that starting September 14, 2026, Google Ads […]
Business
June 10, 2026
Google Tightens Grip on Prediction Market Ads in Ohio
Google has announced a new ban on advertising related to prediction markets in Ohio, a major development in how the tech giant is dealing with this emerging industry in the US. Google Excludes Ohio From Prediction Market Advertising After Regulatory Tensions As of June 2, 2026, Ohio will no longer be on the list of […]
Prediction Markets
May 29, 2026
Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
A software engineer working for Google has been officially charged in the US for an alleged plot to misuse confidential company information to make large profits through a prediction market site. “AlphaRaccoon” Account Tied to $1.2M Insider Trading Case Michele Spagnuolo, 36, an Italian citizen residing in Switzerland, is accused of using his privileged access […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
Google Blocks 270.7M Illegal Gambling/Gaming Ads in 2025
Google has gone a step further in addressing the proliferation of “policy-violating” gambling ads, often associated with unregulated gambling websites that have been purposefully targeting consumers despite having no legal right to do so. Google Intensifies Efforts to Crack Down on Misleading, Fraudulent Gambling Ads The company is said to have blocked or removed as […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Google to Implement Stricter Rules on Gambling Advertisements
According to a new ruling by Google, Google Ads will introduce stricter certification requirements under its updated Gambling and Games policy, starting from March 23, 2026, which would have a noticeable effect on gambling-related websites. Advertisers operating in any gambling-related category will be required to maintain strong policy compliance to remain eligible for certification. Google […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Google Gives Green Light to Online Gambling Ads in Belarus
Last July, we reported on Google’s decision to allow gambling ads in Ukraine, a historic announcement applicable to advertisers with suitable state licenses and the giant’s approval. Now, it’s time for Belarus, a country with a unique licensing system that features commercial gambling and separately owned and governed state lotteries, to follow the same path. […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Google Opens Advertising Access to Regulated Prediction Markets
Google plans to make a big change to its ad system later this month. It will let regulated prediction markets advertise their services on its platforms. This update, set for January 21, is the first time the company will allow ads for event-based forecasting exchanges in the US. However, this chance will apply to operators […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
European Commission to Investigate Google over Potential AI Violations
The European Commission announced that it has launched an antitrust investigation into Google due to suspected violations of the European Union’s competition rules. The investigation will see whether Google used web and YouTube content for artificial intelligence purposes and will determine whether the tech giant is distorting competition via unfair terms. Google Might Have Abused […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Trader Accused of “Milking Polymarket” with Insider Google Data
A post on X has kicked off a wave of speculation about a Polymarket trader who reportedly made a staggering $1 million in a single day by betting on Google search-related markets. “This Isn’t a Lucky Streak.” The poster claims the trader, known on the platform as “AlphaRacoon,” isn’t just unusually accurate but may actually […]