Starting August 19, 2025, Google will allow online gambling ads in Cameroon and Namibia—but only for licensed operators.
What’s allowed?
- Sports betting
- Online games
- Gambling-related lotteries
License requirements:
- Cameroon: Must be registered with Agence de Régulation des Jeux
- Namibia: Must be licensed by the Gambling Board and the Lotteries Board
Advertisers must apply for certification to run ads in these regions.
Google will update its Gambling & Games policy page on the effective date.
Check out the full update here: Update to Gambling and Games Policy: Cameroon and Namibia.