In August 2026, Google will gradually introduce the ability for some advertisers to apply for Social Casino Games certifications in their Google Ads accounts.
This rollout will occur incrementally, meaning not all advertisers will be affected immediately.
Affected users may continue to apply for certifications via the Google Ads Help Center or through a new Policy > Account section in their Google Ads account. Existing certifications and pending applications will remain unaffected during this process.
Here’s the official announcement: Update to the Google Ads certification process (August 2026).