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Google Ads adds lotteries to permitted online gambling products in Colombia

The Colombia entry on Google's Gambling Ads policy page now states that lottery operators must provide authorization from the CNJSA, alongside existing Colijuegos requirements.

Oct 22

Google Ads · Crypto policy

Google Ads updates UAE licensing rules for crypto and speculative financial product ads

Exchanges and software wallets targeting the UAE face an expanded list of accepted regulators, while CMA replaces SCA for CFDs and rolling spot forex, effective October 21, 2026.

Oct 20

Google Ads · Gambling

Google Ads adds Enugu and Imo to Nigerian states eligible for online gambling ads

The change, effective October 14, 2026, requires state licenses from Enugu and Imo regulators and brings the list of eligible Nigerian states to six.

Oct 14

Google Ads · Gambling

Google bars prediction market ads in Connecticut, widens YouTube Masthead gambling rules

Two new entries in Google's Ads policy change log cover a Connecticut prediction market ban and Masthead eligibility for certified online gambling advertisers from October 21, 2026.

Oct 8

Google Ads · Alcohol

Google Ads revises alcohol ad policy, adds certification rules for India, Indonesia, Egypt

The revised policy lists permitted alcohol-related ad types and requires certification for low ABV and alcohol alternative beverage ads in three countries.

Oct 2·High severity

High severity

Google Ads · Gambling

Google revises Brazil and Slovenia entries in its gambling ads policy

Slovenia's allowed online gambling products expand beyond lotteries, while fixed-quota betting is no longer listed among allowed products in Brazil.

Oct 2·High severity

High severity