Google Ads Bans Rummy and Daily Fantasy Sports Ads in India (January 2026)
Google Ads Policy Completed Announced Rollout: 21 January 2026 to end not stated Last verified
Quick answer
Google updated the India section of its Gambling and games policy on 21 January 2026 to comply with local legal requirements. All Rummy and Daily Fantasy Sports promotions targeting India are disallowed.
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What changed
- Google updated the India part of its Gambling and games policy on 21 January 2026, citing local legal requirements.
- All Rummy and Daily Fantasy Sports promotions targeting India are disallowed under the updated policy.
- Google posted the notice on 7 January 2026, two weeks before the change took effect.
Who is affected
- Advertisers promoting Rummy or Daily Fantasy Sports to users in India.
What to check this week
- Check whether any campaign targeting India promotes Rummy or Daily Fantasy Sports, including through partner or affiliate landing pages.
Official sources
- Update to Gambling and Games Policy: India (January 2026)Google Advertising Policies Help · checked 8 October 2026
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- Updated on 8 October 2026: Published automatically after verification against the official source.