YouTube will ban skin gambling ads starting Nov. 17

As of November 17, 2025, «YouTube» expand a ban on online gambling advertising in the community rules. The ban now covers content with links to gambling sites on digital goods, including game skins, cosmetic items and NFTs. The policy now only bans links to operators without special Google certification. Videos promoting social casinos will get an 18+ age restriction.

Videos uploaded before November 17 that violate the new rules will be removed or restricted without a strike. Creators can edit descriptions or cut scenes on their own before the rules take effect.