By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Some online gambling advertisers can now apply for Google Ads certification through their advertising accounts, Jamma reported. The procedure uses a dedicated authorisation-management section introduced in October.
Eligible advertisers gain an in-account route for applying for gambling-advertising certification.
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The unsuccessful challenge leaves Google facing the advertising penalty.
The KSA is keeping legal action available if voluntary measures against illegal gambling adverts prove insufficient.
The guidance sets compliance and certification conditions for prediction market operators seeking to advertise through Google.
Certified online gambling operators gain access to YouTube homepage advertising through its Masthead format from 21 October 2026.
Operators gain potential access to another advertising placement, but eligibility depends on registration, certification and geographical coverage.
Certified gambling operators gain access to advertising at the top of YouTube’s homepage from 21 October 2026.