Google Bans Prediction Markets Product Ads Michigan and New York & Expands Google Shopping Ads & Free Listings
Google will ban ads for prediction markets in Michigan and New York starting July 13, 2026, citing regulatory policy. Separately, Google expanded Shopping ads and free listings eligibility to 15 countries: Bulgaria, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, and Serbia. The changes affect Google Ads and product promotions.
