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5.3.3, 5.3.4Real money gaming and lottery requirements

What this guideline means

Apps offering real-money wagering, casino-style games, or lottery participation have to be licensed in each jurisdiction where they're offered, and geofenced so they only appear or function in those approved regions — this is one of the most heavily scrutinized categories.

Why apps actually get flagged

A frequent trigger is a real-money gaming app expanding into a new region or state before securing that specific jurisdiction's license, relying only on its original license.

A real example

"Your app offers real money gaming but does not appear to be licensed in all regions where it is currently available, per guidelines 5.3.3 and 5.3.4."

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