App Store guideline 5.3: Gaming, Gambling, and Lotteries

Source: Apple's App Review GuidelinesRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

Gaming, gambling and lotteries should only be included after the developer has checked its legal obligations everywhere the app is offered. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.

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Guideline: 5.3 Gaming, Gambling, and Lotteries
Section: 5. Legal
This page: Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
Version: Guidelines last updated October 16, 2026
Official source: Apple's App Review Guidelines

What it means

The text says these are among the most regulated offerings on the App Store and can take extra time in review.
Details are in 5.3.1 to 5.3.4.

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Apple's text

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Apple's App Review Guidelines, guideline 5.3

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