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 […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Google Closes the Door on Horse Racing Aggregator Ads in the US
Google has taken a firm stance against online horse racing advertisers in the United States, rolling out a policy change that effectively bars third-party affiliates and comparison platforms from buying ads tied to the sport. Starting from December 1, 2025, Google will no longer allow aggregators promoting various horse racing betting sites to use its […]
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 […]
