Google Play will allow gambling apps.
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Android users in the U.S. will soon have access to betting and gambling apps through the Play Store, Google announced on Thursday. Beginning March 1, online casino games, sports betting, lotteries and daily fantasy sports apps will be allowed in some states.
You can see a complete list of what types of gambling applications are allowed in each state on the Google support website.
“We allow real money gambling apps, real money gambling-related ads and daily fantasy sports apps that meet certain requirements,” the Google support page now says.
To qualify, application manufacturers must complete a gambling application form, comply with state and country laws where the application is being used, and have a gambling license valid for each state or country in which they wish to operate . These apps should be rated for adults only and display information about responsible gambling.
Apps must also ensure that they prevent minors from using the app, and the app cannot be a paid app on Google Play or use in-app billing from Google Play.
Gambling and betting apps are also available in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.