Google will allow gambling applications in the Play Store

Google will allow online gambling providers to offer applications in the Play Store. Starting next month, players will be allowed to gamble with real money, subject to local law.

Currently, it is not yet allowed for online gambling providers to release applications in the Play Store with which real money can be wagered. However, such software can be offered outside the Play Store. However, Google wants to change that, according to emails sent to online gambling providers and recorded by Casino.org. Starting next month, Google wants to adjust its conditions for the Play Store so that gambling applications can also get a place.

There are some conditions for offering gambling applications with which real money can be wagered. For example, these applications may only be offered in countries where online gambling is permitted under local law. Google would like to start offering gambling apps in the UK, Ireland and France. Other countries should follow later.

When submitting applications to the Play Store, providers of gambling applications must send documentation, including licenses and in which countries they want to make their software available. The approval process for such apps will probably take longer than usual.