Google allows gambling, betting apps on Play store in more countries

For a long time, Google has been restricting the availability of real-money gambling and betting to a handful of countries for want of approval from local governments. So far, only four regions– Brazil, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Now, Google has simplified the app policy and announced to allow those wager games in 15 countries including namely Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and the US (only in select states).

“We’re updating our Real-Money Gambling, Games, and Contests policy so more developers around the world can build sustainable businesses, and in a way that helps keep consumers safe,” Google said.