Google: Latest News, Market Updates, and Regulatory Insights
AI-GENERATEDWhy Gambling Apps Often Stay Off Official App Stores
Apple and Google impose strict hurdles for casino apps, requiring native development. Many operators pivot to APK downloads or web apps instead.
AI-GENERATEDASA Bans Affiliate Search Ad Targeting Self-Exclusion Queries
UK regulator ASA bans an Optival Ltd search ad triggered by terms related to gambling self-exclusion. The ruling enforces stricter controls for affiliate marketing.
AI-GENERATEDYouTube Masthead Now Open for Certified Online Gambling Advertisements
Google has updated its policy as of October 7 to allow certified online gambling ads on the prominent YouTube Masthead, subject to strict licensing.
AI-GENERATEDGoogle Ads as a Game Changer: Igor Kośliński on the Evolution of Affiliate Marketing
Igor Kośliński of Superbet discusses how Google's advertising policies have reshaped the Polish market, causing affiliate shares to shift towards 25-30%.
AI-GENERATEDGoogle Restricts Prediction Market Advertising in Five US States
The tech giant is responding to legal conflicts in Ohio, Nevada, and other states. According to an S&P study, about 70 percent of users on these platforms trade sports betting contracts.
AI-GENERATEDGoogle Expands Gambling Advertising to Two More Nigerian States
Google Ads has updated its policy to allow gambling advertisements in Enugu and Imo as of October 14, 2026. This move increases the number of eligible Nigerian states to six.
AI-GENERATEDRegulators vs. Big Tech: Multi-Million Fines for Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch KSA prepares for legal battles against Meta and Google, while Italy's AGCOM already fined X 1.35 million euros for advertising violations.
AI-GENERATEDKsa Chairman Groothuizen Warns Big Tech Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Five years after the Dutch market opening, Ksa Chairman Michel Groothuizen reports a 90% channeling rate but warns that revenue is still split 50-50 with illegal operators.
AI-GENERATEDNetherlands Threatens Google and Meta Over Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch gambling regulator KSA is prepared to take legal action against tech giants Google and Meta to stop unlicensed casino advertisements.
AI-GENERATEDAI Assistants Failing: Research Shows Chatbots Directing Users to Unlicensed Casinos
A new Dutch study reveals that AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot often fail to distinguish between licensed and illegal gambling sites, sometimes labeling the latter as legal.
AI-GENERATEDGREF Chair Anders Dorph Aims for Unified European Front Against Illegal Gambling
Denmark blocked 334 illegal gambling websites in 2025. Now, GREF Chair Anders Dorph calls for stronger international cooperation to tackle offshore operators.
AI-GENERATEDGoogle Investigates Fake Casino Apps Masked in Play Store Early Access
Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender uncovers thousands of deceptive gambling apps bypassing reviews. One flagged game reached over 1 million downloads.
AI-GENERATEDGoogle to Restrict Gambling Affiliate Ads in Croatia Starting October 2026
From October 7, 2026, Google Ads will ban all affiliate and promotional gambling content in Croatia, revoking existing certifications for third-party advertisers.
AI-GENERATEDIndia Drops Google Antitrust Probe Following Nationwide Online Betting Ban
India's CCI has closed a long-running antitrust case against Google as the new 2026 gaming law renders the real-money gaming market illegal.
AI-GENERATEDGoogle Search Autocomplete Luring Players to Unlicensed Casinos
The Dutch affiliate watchdog KVA warns that unlicensed operators are manipulating Google's autocomplete features to bypass player protection systems like CRUKS.