Online gamblers are getting a new avenue of access thanks to a new Google Play policy. On March 1, 2021, Google Play Store will allow gambling apps for bettors in the US and 14 other countries for the first time. The company’s change is another sign of the growing acceptance of internet wagering and mobile betting popularity.
News Highlights
- Players in 15 more countries will have new Google Play gambling apps
- Android users are affected most by the new policy
- New apps will start going up on March 1, 2021
Gambling Apps For Android Users Coming to Google Play
Google made a recent announcement saying they will “allow real-money gambling apps, ads related to real-money gambling, and daily fantasy sports apps that meet certain requirements.”
Android mobile device users stand to gain the most from the new policy. Before, they could access the apps only through casinos and sportsbooks that offered them. Many of the apps are available to iPhone and iPad users now via the Apple Store.
Currently, sites in just four countries, including the UK, can offer real money wagering apps in the Google Play Store.
US State Restrictions
Canada and Australia are among the 15 countries that the new policy covers. The decision applies to US online casinos based in Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. You can expect casino sites in other states to seek applications this year. Additional states will have sports betting apps, and still, more are eligible for lottery apps.
A Closer Look at Google’s Play Store Policy Change
The rule change means Android device users can download apps for websites that offer all sorts of real money casino games, poker, and sports wagers. Online casinos and sportsbooks will have to apply to Google through an extensive process to get their apps in the Play Store.
Gambling sites in the USA will have to adhere to Google’s rules. They need to be licensed in a proper jurisdiction, make the apps available for free, and take measures to prevent underage gambling.
More Online Gambling Tolerance?
The new policy reflects the rising tide of popularity and acceptance of online gambling in the United States and worldwide. The Google Play decision is answering that demand. Laws in states and various nations change each year to accommodate betting sites as they realize the potential for revenue, and international laws remain vague.
Final Thoughts
With people gambling on hundreds of real money casinos worldwide, access to wagering is clearly established. The Google Play Store policy adjustment should enhance that access even more, particularly for people who bet on-the-go at mobile casinos. Soon many more people will have the equivalent of a casino in their pocket.
