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Gambling & Games: Australia resumes certification applications on April 21
Google will resume certification applications for online gambling advertisers targeting Australia on April 21, 2026, after a pause since August 2025. The update follows Google's March 2026 eligibility changes, which impose stricter account and domain verification standards.
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Advertisers must ensure licensing details are accurate in regulatory databases before applying. Review the March 2026 requirements before applying, as the standards are stricter and incomplete applications will be rejected more easily.
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Gambling & Games: Australia resumes certification applications on April 21
Google will resume certification applications for online gambling advertisers targeting Australia on April 21, 2026, after a pause since August 2025. The update follows Google's March 2026 eligibility changes, which impose stricter account and domain verification standards. Advertisers must ensure licensing details are accurate in regulatory databases before applying. Review the March 2026 requirements before applying, as the standards are stricter and incomplete applications will be rejected more easily.
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