Apple Store Gambling Apps
Upcoming Changes for 17+ Age Ratings and App Availability
In an effort to open up additional opportunities for developers, we’ve worked with the government of the Republic of Korea on making more apps available on the App Store in the Republic of Korea. And to ensure that our global age rating system continues to help make the App Store safe for kids, apps that feature Frequent/Intense Simulated Gambling will be rated 17+ in all countries.
Normally, Apple holds its iPhone gambling applications on low regard, which is also one of the reasons why it has even placed a handful of restrictions when it comes to using casino apps on their mobile devices. The truth is that the restrictions imposed by Apple on gambling mobile applications have been a bit overstated. Apple has other rules for apps that support real money wagering, including sports betting and poker. Those apps and lotteries “must have necessary licensing and permissions in the locations where.
August 19, 2019
Apple Store Gambling Apps Without
In an effort to open up additional opportunities for developers, we’ve worked with the government of the Republic of Korea on making more apps available on the App Store in the Republic of Korea. And to ensure that our global age rating system continues to help make the App Store safe for kids, apps that feature Frequent/Intense Simulated Gambling will be rated 17+ in all countries and regions starting August 20, 2019.
Apple Store Gambling Apps For Cash
If your app meets at least one of the criteria below, you’ll be able to offer it on the App Store in the Republic of Korea to users 19 years of age or older. You’ll need to enter a Rating Classification Number from the Game Rating and Administration Committee in App Store Connect, and can do so starting August 20. Apps with a number entered at this time will be published later this week. If you don’t have a Rating Classification Number, you can apply for one now.
- Apps in the Casino subcategory with age rating 17+
- Apps in the Games or Entertainment categories with Frequent/Intense selected for at least one of the following content descriptions:
- Simulated Gambling
- Sexual Content or Nudity
- Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or Reference
- Realistic Violence
To enter your Rating Classification Number:
- Sign in to App Store Connect.
- Go to My Apps and select your app from the list.
- In the App Information section under Availability in the Republic of Korea, enter your Rating Classification Number.
- Submit your app for review.