Gambling application form

Google Play allows licensed apps that facilitate online gambling to be distributed in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand,  Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda and the United States (in addition to the existing permitted countries:  Ireland, France and the United Kingdom). Please note country specific requirements here.

To apply for distribution on Play of a new online gambling app or a new distribution country/region or new gambling category supported by Google Play for an existing app, please fill in the form below for each market where you want your particular app to be distributed. If there is any change of ownership or change in your licensing and authorisation to distribute online gambling apps, the app must be recertified via this process.

Before submitting your app for certification, make sure that it has an IARC content rating (an ESRB equivalent rating of 'A/O' ('Adults only')), is in appropriate categories on the Play Store such as Games: Casino, Games: Card, Games: Sport, Sports or Entertainment, and meets the requirements listed on the Developer Policy Centre.

You should expect gambling certification and app review to take at least a week or more. Due to the sensitive nature of gambling apps, the following may result in full removal from Google Play:

  • Attempts to bypass the certification process
  • Repeated or serious violations

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For reference – the currently supported US states and gambling types are indicated in the table below:

US state Lottery (state run) Online casino Horse racing Sports betting
Arizona ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Arkansas ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓
California ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘
Colorado ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Connecticut ✘ ✓ ✘ ✓
District of Columbia ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓
(gov operator only)
Delaware ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘
Georgia ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘
Illinois ✓ ✘ ✓ ✓
Indiana ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Iowa ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓
Kansas ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓
Kentucky ✓ ✘ ✓ ✓
Louisiana ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓
Maine ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘
Massachusetts ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Maryland ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Michigan ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Montana ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
(gov operator only)
Nevada ✘ ✓
(poker only)		 ✘ ✓
New Hampshire ✓ ✘ ✘ ✓
New Jersey ✓ ✓ ✘ ✓
New York ✓ ✘ ✓ ✓
North Carolina ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘
North Dakota ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘
Ohio ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Oregon ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓
Pennsylvania ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Rhode Island ✓ ✘ ✘ ✓
Tennessee ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓
Virginia ✓ ✘ ✓ ✓
West Virginia ✘ ✓ ✓ ✓
Wyoming ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓

We currently do not support the publishing of RMG apps in states which are not listed above.

First name of authorised representative submitting this form
Last name of authorised representative submitting this form
Only applicable to authorised agents applying on behalf of a third party
The fields below are required for government-operated apps only
May be the same email as specified above
Additionally, except for Germany, please attach below (via the 'Attach a copy of all relevant licences or other relevant proof of permission document' section) an official proof of permission document for the app on government letterhead. Please also fill in the 'Gambling licence details' section below (you may indicate that you don’t have a licence in mandatory fields if a licence is not necessary for the government-operated app).
Email address associated with the Play Console account owner (may be the same email as specified above)

Gambling licence details

Submissions are app- and state-specific. Please submit a new form if you want to operate your app in additional US states. If you are applying to operate daily fantasy sports , please use this form instead.

If the US state or gambling type is not listed as an option here, Play does not yet support distribution in that state or that specific gambling type.

Note that the term 'gambling licence' refers to your broker licence if you are a licensed commercial gambling broker. Gambling apps provided by licensed commercial gambling brokers within the scope of the broker licence are not considered 'aggregators' in the meaning of the Google Play gambling Terms and Conditions agreement.

The licensee must be the same entity as the app developer or, in the case of a third-party application, the licensee must be the same entity as the operator.
The licensee must be the same entity as the app developer.
Type of gambling offered by app (select all that apply) *
Type of gambling offered by app (select all that apply) *
Type of gambling offered by app (select all that apply) *
Type of gambling offered by app *
Type of gambling offered by app *
Type of gambling offered by app *
Type of gambling offered by app (select all that apply) *
Type of gambling offered by app *
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation’s master wagering licence does not authorise the Lottery to offer online casino gaming; online casino gaming is only available to the Tribes and their online gaming partners.
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Upload the courier service registration documentation as a form of licence in provision below
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Note, in addition to the relevant gambling licence, please also provide information on the relevant Internet distribution and Internet advertising licences for your gambling app below. If an Internet advertising licence is not required for your gambling app, please write 'N/A' in the relevant fields.

Only one package name can be submitted
The app listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
The app(s) listed above should include the following. Without these requirements, we will be unable to move forward with your application.  *
In some cases, if the link between the Google Play app developer and the gambling licensee is not clear, we may request a letter from the licensee explicitly approving the Google Play app developer to publish their gambling application. Feel free to attach a .pdf on the licensee letterhead with a relevant stamp and signature in order to expedite the approval process.
A copy of your gambling licence must be attached to this form or the application will be rejected. If you are submitting a gambling licence that is issued outside of the UK, you must also submit a copy of a continuation licence issued by the GB Gambling Commission.
Google Play Gambling Terms and Conditions Agreement*

  1. Your use of Google Play is subject at all times to your acceptance of and compliance with these additional terms and the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement ('DDA'), currently located at https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html, which is incorporated by reference (together, the 'Google Play Gambling Terms and Conditions'). A defined term used in these additional terms that is not defined here shall have the same meaning as set out in the DDA. 'Gambling apps' means apps that offer or facilitate access to gambling functionality (including, without limitation, spread betting activities) submitted to Google Play and are governed by the Google Play Gambling Terms and Conditions.

  2. You further warrant, represent and undertake that:

    • you hold a valid licence for your Gambling App, (the 'Gambling Licence'), if required by applicable laws or regulations;

    • your Gambling Apps will comply with the terms of your Gambling Licence, as well as all applicable laws, regulations and relevant codes of practice;

    • your Gambling apps are not aggregators of gambling products or services owned or operated by third parties and do not otherwise contain functionality (other than ads that are in compliance with Google Play Developer Policies) that allow end users to access gambling products or services owned or operated by third parties;

    • you will comply with all applicable laws, regulations and relevant codes of practice with respect to the content and function of your Gambling apps, which may include, but is not limited to:

      • including your Gambling Licence number within your Gambling Apps;

      • warning potential end-users that under-age gambling may be illegal;

      • requiring that users affirm that they are of legal age to use the Gambling App;

      • implementing and maintaining required age-verification systems;

      • ensuring that relevant staff are properly trained in the use of age-verification systems; and

      • posting information about responsible gambling, making available self tests to allow individuals to determine whether they are at risk of gambling addiction, providing information about treatment options for compulsive gambling and indicating the location of treatment centres for gambling addiction.

  3. If you subcontract the development, management, uploading or distribution of your Gambling Apps, in whole or in part, to any third parties, including, but not limited to, any affiliate entities or any of your associated companies, you are responsible for compliance by such third parties with the Google Play Gambling Terms and Conditions and for any acts or omissions of the third parties pursuant to the Google Play Gambling Terms and Conditions.

  4. If your Gambling Licence is terminated, you must immediately inform Google and remove all of your applicable Gambling Apps from Google Play.

  5. If your Gambling Licence is amended in any way, you must immediately inform Google and send an updated copy of the Gambling Licence as soon as possible, together with an explanation of the changes insofar as they relate to the provision of your Gambling Apps in any of the countries or territories in which you distribute your Gambling Apps via Google Play.

  6. You must inform Google immediately if you are the subject of any ruling by your local gambling authority, any other legal or regulatory authority or any industry body, which may be relevant to the Gambling Apps.

  7. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Google, Authorised Operators and Payment Processors, and any of Google’s Authorised Operator’s or a Payment Processor’s affiliates, respective directors, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all third-party claims, actions, suits or proceedings, as well as any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or accruing from any breach of the Google Play Gambling Terms and Conditions by you or any third party.

  8. No binding agreement is entered into until such time as Google notifies you that your application has been accepted. Google will send you a notification if and when your application has been accepted. Google reserves the right to remove any Gambling App from Google Play at any time in accordance with its rights set out in the DDA, or if it otherwise decides to no longer permit Gambling Apps on Google Play (in whole or in any particular country or territory).

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