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Legal
December 3, 2024
RICO Lawsuit Targets Apple, Google Due to Sweepstakes Casino Games
A new class action lawsuit named two tech giants defendants, along with a list of sweepstakes operators, accusing the companies of facilitating illegal online gambling and seeking recovery of money lost. New Class Action Lawsuit Targets Four Sweepstakes Operators That is the case for a new lawsuit filed by Julian Bargo, naming industry giants Google […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
India Investigates Google Over Real Money Gaming App Practices
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has started looking into Google after Winzo, a real money gaming (RMG) platform, said Google was misusing its power in the RMG field. Winzo claims Google’s rules favor some apps over others, which creates an unfair market. The CCI is now checking to see if these claims are true […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
Google Ads to Allow Personalized Social Casino Game App Campaigns
Next month, Google Ads will update its Personalized Ads policy to allow personalization for social casino game app campaigns. This change will take effect on December 4, 2024, and by the end of March 2025, all advertisers will be able to personalize ads for online social casino game apps. Social Casino Mobile Apps, Removed From […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Ukraine Urges Google to Stop Blocking Legal Gambling Ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has addressed Google with the request to stop blocking the advertising of licensed gambling operators who lawfully conduct their business in the territory of Ukraine. The UGC argues that the current, complete ban on all gambling-related advertising directly discriminates against legal businesses while helping illegal gambling operators. The Bans Hurt […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Google Mandates GGL Certification for Gambling Ads in Germany
Google has announced a significant revision to its Gambling and games policy for advertisers in Germany. Gambling operators wishing to advertise their products online must obtain certification from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the country’s Joint Gambling Authority. The new policy takes effect on 25 September 2024 and will align Google’s practices with the […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Google to Expand Ad Policy for DFS and Lottery Couriers in the US
Beginning July 15, 2024, Google will permit advertising of daily fantasy sports (DFS) and lottery courier services in many states across the United States according to an update made by the company to its Gambling and Games policy. Lottery Courier Services Get Green Light to Advertise in 34 States Under the new rules, DFS operators […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
AIGF Criticizes Google’s Updated PlayStore Policies
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has sharply criticized Google’s recent decision to halt the expansion of real-money gaming (RMG) apps on its Play Store. AIGF CEO Roland Landers condemned the move as arbitrary and anti-competitive, reinforcing the urgent for updated legislation in India to ensure fair business practices. Google’s Move Affects Indian Businesses Landers […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Google Halts Global Expansion of RMG Apps Amid Regulatory Hurdles
Google has decided to stop expanding the Real Money Games (RMG) framework on its Play Store following a January announcement where it outlined a new approach to RMG which would have seen it widen support in countries like India, Brazil and Mexico. This was dependent on meeting specific user safety requirements and local laws. Google […]
Legal
May 23, 2024
Court of Appeals Returns Gambling Case against Google, Apple and Meta to US District Court
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has returned the illegal gambling lawsuits against several tech giants back to the US District Court. The lawsuits, which target Google, Apple and Meta, claim that the companies were profiting from illegal gambling on their platforms. The lawsuits accuse the media and tech giants of promoting illegal gambling […]
Business
May 8, 2024
Google Changes Hit Catena Media Hard, CEO Cadena Says
Catena Media just published its Q1 results, reporting significant declines across the board. According to the affiliate company’s leadership, the suboptimal results can be attributed to the lackluster execution of the company’s business strategy and Google’s recent changes. For context, the affiliate company’s revenue declined 49% to $17.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA plummeted to $2 […]