By The Weekly Edge desk ·
YouTube will allow certified online gambling and betting operators to advertise at the top of its homepage from 21 October 2026, Jamma reported. Google announced the change through its October 2026 advertising requirements update.
Certified gambling operators gain access to advertising at the top of YouTube’s homepage from 21 October 2026.
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