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Google Ads Casino: Updates to Gambling and Advertising Policies
Policy UpdatesMar 4, 2026

Google Ads Casino: Updates to Gambling and Advertising Policies

Google Ads casino campaigns face new regulatory changes as part of recent policy updates . The updates define certification standards and co...

PPC High Intent Keyword Blueprint with a Casino Google Ads Agency Advantage
Google Ads for CasinosFeb 28, 2026

PPC High Intent Keyword Blueprint with a Casino Google Ads Agency Advantage

The online casino market feels like a relentless battlefield where every click carries a price tag and every second shapes profit or loss. I...

Live Odds That Converts with a Sportsbook PPC Agency

Live Odds That Converts with a Sportsbook PPC Agency

A mid-tier sportsbook partners with a PPC agency to create live odds campaigns that convert, aiming to dominate search results and increase...

Cross River State Strengthens Online Gambling Oversight with Digital Ad Controls
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Cross River State Strengthens Online Gambling Oversight with Digital Ad Controls

The Cross River State government of Nigeria has introduced the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency (CRSLGA) Law 2025, giving its g...

Tech Giants Face Lawsuits Over Gambling App Profits
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Tech Giants Face Lawsuits Over Gambling App Profits

Apple, Google, and Meta face lawsuits alleging they profited from illegal gambling apps, harming users' mental health, in a ruling that coul...

Denmark Strengthens Gambling Advertising Laws to Protect Minors
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Denmark Strengthens Gambling Advertising Laws to Protect Minors

Denmark tightens gambling advertising laws to protect minors by banning ads during live sports broadcasts and restricting online campaigns a...

UK Advertising Regulator Rules Against Betway Over Chelsea FC YouTube Ad
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

UK Advertising Regulator Rules Against Betway Over Chelsea FC YouTube Ad

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), UK's independent advertising regulator, has upheld a complaint against Betway Ltd after a YouTube...

Google Opens TV Masthead to Sports Betting in UK, Brazil
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Google Opens TV Masthead to Sports Betting in UK, Brazil

Google will allow sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports promotions on the Google TV Masthead in the United Kingdom and Brazil starting Nov...

Social Plus Rebrand Tests Sweepstakes Casinos Under Pressure
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Social Plus Rebrand Tests Sweepstakes Casinos Under Pressure

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance launches Social Plus to reframe sweepstakes model as regulators and tech platforms increase scrutiny o...

Google Hit with €750,000 Fine Over Gambling Ads on YouTube
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Google Hit with €750,000 Fine Over Gambling Ads on YouTube

Italy’s communications authority, AGCOM, has fined Google €750,000 (around IDR 11.4 billion) for allowing gambling-related content to appear...

YouTube’s Stricter Gambling Policy Disrupts Poker and Betting Creators
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

YouTube’s Stricter Gambling Policy Disrupts Poker and Betting Creators

YouTube's stricter gambling policy, aimed at protecting younger audiences, has disrupted poker and betting creators by removing ads, limitin...

Gambling Operators Face Major Losses as Digital Platforms Tighten Ad Restrictions
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Gambling Operators Face Major Losses as Digital Platforms Tighten Ad Restrictions

The global gambling industry is experiencing substantial setbacks as leading digital platforms implement stringent advertising restrictions...

Google Introduces Stricter Rules for Gambling Ads on YouTube
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Google Introduces Stricter Rules for Gambling Ads on YouTube

Google has updated its policies for YouTube, introducing stricter requirements for gambling-related promotions. From now on, operators wishi...

Google Unveils Updated Gambling Ad Policy in Missouri
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Google Unveils Updated Gambling Ad Policy in Missouri

In a deliberate alignment with Missouri’s pending legalization of sports betting, Google has enacted a policy update permitting advertisemen...

Brazil Ordered Meta 48 Hours to Remove Unauthorised Gambling Ads
Policy UpdatesFeb 26, 2026

Brazil Ordered Meta 48 Hours to Remove Unauthorised Gambling Ads

Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office (AGU) gave Meta a 48-hour deadline to remove advertisements promoting unauthorised online gambling platfo...

PPC Malta Surge: Agencies Report Growth as Paid Ad Use Is High
iGaming PPC MaltaFeb 26, 2026

PPC Malta Surge: Agencies Report Growth as Paid Ad Use Is High

Maltese enterprises are heavily investing in PPC advertising, leading to a surge in demand for structured performance campaigns among agenci...

How an iGaming PPC Agency Can Cut CPA Without Wasting Spend
iGaming PPC AgencyFeb 26, 2026

How an iGaming PPC Agency Can Cut CPA Without Wasting Spend

An iGaming PPC agency applies a CPA reduction playbook that includes tighter targeting, cleaner measurement, and efficient conversion to cut...

Google Clears Gambling Ads in Cameroon and Namibia Starting August 19
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google Clears Gambling Ads in Cameroon and Namibia Starting August 19

Starting August 19, 2025, Google will allow gambling advertisements for licensed operators in Cameroon and Namibia, adhering to national reg...

Meta and Google Summoned by ED in Intensifying Online Gambling Probe
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Meta and Google Summoned by ED in Intensifying Online Gambling Probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has called senior officials from Meta and Google to meet on July 21. This is part of an inquiry into money...

Google Ads Gambling Policy Update Reshapes iGaming Marketing
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google Ads Gambling Policy Update Reshapes iGaming Marketing

Google Ads updates gambling policies, implementing stricter standards for creatives and landing pages to ensure age compliance and prevent m...

Google Approves Licensed Gambling Apps for Brazil Play Store
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google Approves Licensed Gambling Apps for Brazil Play Store

Starting June 18, 2025, Google has opened the Brazilian Play Store to licensed gambling and fantasy sports apps, following regulatory pressu...

Tech Giants Under Fire: Google and Meta Face Heat Over Gambling Ads Policy Violations
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Tech Giants Under Fire: Google and Meta Face Heat Over Gambling Ads Policy Violations

Google and Meta have found themselves in the Enforcement Directorate’s crosshairs following allegations of promoting illegal betting apps th...

Google Playstore Faces Legal Pushback From WinZo Over Ad and Content Policies
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google Playstore Faces Legal Pushback From WinZo Over Ad and Content Policies

WinZO, a popular Indian gaming platform, is taking legal action against Google. The company says Google’s Playstore policy is unfair, as it...

Google Expands Into Ukraine with a Locked-Down Gambling Policy
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google Expands Into Ukraine with a Locked-Down Gambling Policy

The timer is set, the table’s cleared, and Ukraine is ready for the next round. On July 14, 2025, Google will officially allow gambling PPC...

Google AdX Faces Scrutiny Amid Surge in Illegal Gambling Ads
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google AdX Faces Scrutiny Amid Surge in Illegal Gambling Ads

For all the promises of AI-driven ad systems and automated compliance, illegal betting ads still slip through the cracks—particularly on Goo...

New Brazil Law Targets Online Gambling and Unlicensed Ads with Raised Taxes
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

New Brazil Law Targets Online Gambling and Unlicensed Ads with Raised Taxes

Brazil enacts new amendments to Law No. 14,790, criminalizing the promotion of unlicensed gambling through digital platforms, in response to...

Illegal Online Casinos Thrive in India Through Google Search
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Illegal Online Casinos Thrive in India Through Google Search

Google controls more than 97% of the search engine market in India. This makes it the main way people find websites, including those tied to...

The Netherlands Tightens Rules on Gambling Sponsorships and Player Protection
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

The Netherlands Tightens Rules on Gambling Sponsorships and Player Protection

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is pushing ahead with its complete ban on sports sponsorships from gambling companie...

Google Rolls Out Major Changes to Gambling Ad Policy in 2025
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Google Rolls Out Major Changes to Gambling Ad Policy in 2025

Google updates its Gambling and Casino Games advertising policy, enforcing stricter standards and clearer definitions across global markets...

Stricter Marketing Rules Hit iGaming Affiliates Across Big Markets
Policy UpdatesFeb 25, 2026

Stricter Marketing Rules Hit iGaming Affiliates Across Big Markets

The UK Gambling Commission has issued tighter affiliate marketing rules to improve transparency and protect consumers. Affiliates promoting...