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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 […]
Industry
March 7, 2024
Google’s Spam Policy Updates May Impact the Broader Gambling Sector
Google’s recent adjustments to its spam policy, unveiled in the March update, have stirred concerns within the affiliate marketing community. These modifications, aimed at enhancing search result quality, particularly address issues like expired domain abuse, third-party page regulations, and scaled content abuse. Such changes align with Google’s mission to refine its services and comply with […]
Business
January 15, 2024
Android Allows RMG Apps in Three Markets, Announces Fee Changes
Android has officially allowed real-money gaming (RMG) apps to appear on the Google Play store in Brazil, India and Mexico. The decision will come into force on June 30, 2024. Android also allowed developers trialing RMGs in India and Mexico to continue offering their pilot products until the official launch. In line with the approval […]
Industry
December 13, 2023
AGCOM Fines Twitch and YouTube over 20,000 Gambling Videos
The AGCOM, Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni, has issued eye-watering fines to YouTube and Twitch, slapping them with €2.25 million ($2.45 million) and €900,000 ($970,000) respectively, Reuters originally reported. Alphabet and Amazon Targeted by Italian Media Watchdog The fine is unlikely to be left alone by Alphabet Inc. nor Amazon, the respective owners of […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Google Changes US-Specific Jurisdictions Gambling Ad Policy
The company that is also behind the largest search engine said that to advertise, entities would have to receive a certification. The measure will apply to both sports betting (in Vermont where state-approved entities will be able to advertise gambling) and lottery couriers (which must have a state license) in Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, and […]