Google loses court fight against $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Google can be held liable for gambling advertisements on YouTube if it maintains a commercial partnership with the content creator. The decision rejects Google's claim of being a passive intermediary, noting that the company's active review of channel content for partnerships removes its liability exemption.
Alphabet unit Google on Thursday (July 16, 2026) lost its fight against a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed for gambling advertising on its YouTube video platform four years ago as Europe’s top court sided with Italy’s communication authority.
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