Google Ads Certification Checklist
Last updated: 1 July 2026
This checklist helps prepare slotlegacys.com for Google Ads gambling certification in Great Britain (online gambling-promoting content — aggregator/affiliate). Certification is not guaranteed; Google makes final decisions.
Before You Apply
- Confirm you own and operate slotlegacys.com (not a free subdomain or third-party host)
- Site must be live on final domain with valid SSL (HTTPS)
- Google Ads account must have good policy health (especially from 23 March 2026)
- Apply as Online gambling-promoting content for United Kingdom
- One certification per domain per country — URL must match exactly
Website Requirements
| Requirement | SlotLegacys Status |
|---|---|
| Aggregator only — no gambling services | ✓ Stated across site |
| Does not link to owned gambling services | ✓ Third-party operators only |
| UKGC-licensed operators only | ✓ Licence numbers on reviews |
| Responsible gambling info prominent | ✓ RG bar, footer, dedicated section |
| 18+ age gate | ✓ Modal on first visit |
| Affiliate disclosure visible | ✓ Header bar + dedicated page |
| Original review content (not thin affiliate) | ✓ Full reviews per operator |
| Privacy & Cookie policies | ✓ Legal pages published |
| Published rating methodology | ✓ how-we-rate.html |
| Contact information | ✓ contact.html |
| rel="sponsored" on affiliate links | ✓ All operator CTAs |
| Bonus terms with wagering disclosed | ✓ Summarised on offers/reviews |
Application Form — Typical Information
- Legal business name and address
- Website URL: https://slotlegacys.com
- Business type: affiliate / comparison website
- Target country: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Product: Online gambling-promoting content
- Description: independent UK casino reviews and comparisons
After Certification
- Landing page URL in ads must match certified URL
- No misleading claims (guaranteed wins, risk-free, etc.)
- Target only approved countries — GB only for UK cert
- Do not target minors or vulnerable audiences
- Keep offers and licence data updated — outdated info risks disapproval
- Report licence changes to Google if required by policy
Official Resources
- Google Ads Gambling and games policy
- March 2026 certification eligibility update
- UK Gambling Commission
Last reviewed: 1 July 2026. Google policies change — verify current requirements before submitting.