Update to Gambling and Games Policy: Cameroon and Namibia (August 2025)

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On August 19, 2025, Google Ads will update its Gambling and games policy for Cameroon and Namibia.

We will begin to accept and run ads for online gambling in both countries, with specific licensing requirements:

Cameroon

Online gambling advertisers must be licensed and registered with the Agence de Régulation des Jeux.

Products allowed	Country-specific certification requirement
Online gambling: Sports betting Online games Gambling-related lotteries	Operator must be a licensed operator registered with the Agence de Régulation des Jeux. Check how to apply.

Namibia

Advertisers promoting online gambling content must provide licenses from the Gambling Board and the Lotteries Board.

Products allowed	Country-specific certification requirement
Online gambling: Sports betting Online games Gambling-related lotteries	Operator must be a licensed operator registered with the Gambling Board and the Lotteries Board. Check how to apply.

Advertisers must apply for certification.

The Gambling and games policy page will be updated when the policy goes into effect on August 19, 2025.

(Posted on August 4, 2025)