Apps offering real-money wagering — sports betting, casino games, lotteries, daily fantasy sports with cash prizes — are restricted to a Google-approved list of countries and require the developer to hold a valid local license before the app is made available.
A common cause is submitting a real-money gambling app targeting a country not on Google's approved list, or launching before the required regional gambling license documentation is on file with Google.
"Your app allows real-money gambling in a country where this is not currently supported by Google Play, or without the required local licensing documentation, per the Gambling policy."
Apps that offer real-money wagering, including sports betting, casino games, lotteries and cash-prize fantasy sports, are limited to a Google-approved list of countries and require the developer to hold a valid local licence before the app is offered. Launching in a country that is not on the list, or before licence documents are on file, is the usual cause of rejection.
Gambling is regulated closely because of risks to vulnerable people, minors and the integrity of games. Laws differ widely between and within countries, so Google leaves the legal question to local licensing and permits apps only where it can verify compliance. The policy lets legitimate operators serve users in permitted places while keeping unlicensed gambling out of the store.
Google maintains a list of approved countries in its policy.
Generally yes, for each place where the service is offered.
They fall under the policy when cash prizes are involved.
Platform rules change often. This page is a plain-language explanation written by AppReviewFix, not official guidance. Check the current Google Play Developer Policy Center for the exact wording.