Google Play real-money game pilots policy: fixes and checks

An old announcement about a pilot isn’t permanent permission to publish. Google sometimes runs limited real-money game pilots for particular products and regions. Eligibility depends on the current program and its conditions.

Check the exact program

Record the product type, country, approval, and dates supporting your submission. The policy specifically notes that Japan’s online crane-game pilot ended in July 2023 and that subsequent distribution is subject to separate requirements and applicable law. We’d follow the current help link in the official rule rather than rely on the old pilot’s announcement.

Match the app to its current permission

Remove or restrict functionality outside the applicable program, or complete the required application. Check gambling eligibility and other real-money games if no current pilot covers it.

Test product and location restrictions in a safe environment. Give Google the actual program evidence and steps to verify the app. Describe historical dates as historical; don’t present an expired pilot as an open route.