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Google Bans Prediction Market Product Ads in Michigan and New York

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Google has prohibited advertising of prediction market contracts and related products in Michigan and New York effective July 13, 2026.

SERoundtable reports that Google has banned the advertisement of prediction markets and related products in Michigan and New York, a policy that took effect on July 13, 2026. The announcement also noted an expansion of Google Shopping ads and free listings eligibility to 16 additional countries including Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, and Serbia.
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