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Google extends gambling ad certification checks to all policy categories

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Google began applying expanded certification requirements to all advertisers covered by its Gambling and Games Policy on 14 September. The company said advertisers must hold certification for gambling ads to run, while repeated violations linked to Manager Accounts can result in lost eligibility for new certificates or revocation of existing ones.

Gambling advertisers and agencies may lose certification or advertising access if their accounts fail Google’s checks.

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KSA chair suggests preparing legal action against platforms over illegal gambling ads

The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator KSA has suggested authorities prepare for possible legal action against social media platforms that fail to tackle illegal gambling advertising. Michel Groothuizen said the KSA would keep seeking voluntary cooperation while preparing potential legal measures, warning that proceedings could take years and have uncertain outcomes. He said European regulators have a joint task force with Google and Meta that is working on an EU-wide whitelist of licensed operators.

The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has suggested that authorities should prepare for possible legal action against large social media platforms that fail to tackle illegal gambling advertising, while continuing to seek voluntary cooperation. Michel Groothuizen made the suggestion in a piece published on the regulator's website.

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