15 new countries have been added to the list of nations permitted to offer real-money online gambling apps on the Google Play App Store. Previously Ireland, the United Kingdom, Brazil and France were the only regions allowed to offer such apps.
As of March 1st 2021, it Google announced that Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and the USA may now offer gambling applications such as casino games (slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat) , lotteries, sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) games.
To get whitelisted, operators must register with Google and produce relevant licensing documentation for the relevant jurisdiction.
Google Whitelists 15 More Countries for Real-Money Gambling apps on Google PlayTo get live on Google Play, eligible apps must meet the following requirements:
- Developer must successfully complete the application process in order to distribute the app on Play;
- App must comply with all applicable laws and industry standards for each country in which it is distributed; Google Whitelists 15 More Countries for Real-Money Gambling apps on Google Play
- Developer must not offer a type of gambling product that exceeds the scope of its gambling license; Google Whitelists 15 More Countries for Real-Money Gambling apps on Google Play
- App must prevent access and use from countries, states/territories, or the geographic areas not covered by the developer-provided gambling license;
- App must NOT be purchasable as a paid app on Google Play, nor use Google Play In-app Billing; Google Whitelists 15 More Countries for Real-Money Gambling apps on Google Play Google Whitelists 15 More Countries for Real-Money Gambling apps on Google Play Google Whitelists 15 More Countries for Real-Money Gambling apps on Google Play
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.