Updates to Gambling and Games Policy (May 2024)

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On May 18, 2024, Google will update the Bulgaria country specifics of its Gambling and Games policy to reflect recent changes in local law. As a result, we will be changing our policies to disallow the following gambling content targeting Bulgaria effective May 18:

Product Allowed? Details
Online gambling red x mark Not allowed Google doesn't allow advertising for Internet-based games where money or other items of value are paid or wagered to win a greater sum of money or other item of value

Gambling-related content

 red x mark Not allowed

Google doesn't allow the following gambling-related content:

  • Brick and mortar casinos

Gambling-related products

 red x mark Not allowed

Google doesn’t allows ads promoting the following gambling-related products:

  • Gambling-related promotional products such as gambling-related vouchers, bonus codes, etc.
  • Gambling-related tutoring and educational materials such as books and e-books
  • Gambling-related information such as tips, odds, and handicapping
Addendum (effective May 20, 2024): Google will no longer be allowing the promotions of online non-casino games in Bulgaria

(Posted on May 18, 2024)

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