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Industry
April 9, 2025
Ukraine Adds Anti-Corruption Expert as Head of Its New Gambling Regulator
Ukraine has announced that the experienced Novikov Gennadiy Olegovich has been put in charge of the country’s new gambling regulator, PlayCity. In this role, he will be tasked with overseeing the embattled country’s gaming sector and succeeding where his KRAIL predecessor failed. Olegovich Joins During a Transformational Period for Gaming in Ukraine Prior to his […]
Industry
March 24, 2025
Ukraine Establishes Gambling Regulator to Strengthen Oversight
The Ukrainian government has introduced a new state agency, PlayCity, to oversee and implement gambling policy following the dissolution of the previous gambling regulator amid allegations of corruption and potential links to Russian-affiliated online casinos. This development marks a pivotal step towards ushering in a more transparent and consumer-focused industry. The New Authority Should Seamlessly […]
Legal
January 30, 2025
Original Spirit Denies Illegal Gambling Accusations, Threatens Legal Action
Ukraine-based live casino content developer Original Spirit UA has threatened to take legal action against law enforcement authorities after a recent raid allegedly destroyed equipment worth approximately $2.3 million. The company vehemently denies the allegations of illegal gambling operations and claims that the authorities targeted a legitimate business on false grounds. The Company’s Operations Suffered […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
Ukrainian Authorities Shut Down $50M Illegal Online Casino
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities conducted a surprise raid on an underground online casino in the city of Dnipro reportedly generating over $50 million in annual turnover. The illegal business was allegedly led by the son of an unnamed fugitive businessman under international sanctions. This occasion marks the first high-profile crackdown since Ukraine updated its gambling […]
Casino
January 6, 2025
Ukraine Signs New Gambling Rules into Law with Turn of 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 4116-IX which brings amendments to the country’s existing gambling framework, with a particular focus on consumer protection. Swathe of Changes Pass to Gambling Law in Ukraine The new law focuses on combating problem gambling and gambling addiction and applies a fresh set of expectations to companies that […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Ukraine Detains Gambling Regulator Head over Alleged Russian Ties
Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies have detained Ivan Rudyi, the head of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL), on charges of supporting a Russian-affiliated online casino. The arrest represents a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to rid itself of corruption and links to Russian interests within its gambling industry. The Arrest Follows […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Pin-up Exec Supports Ukrainian Partner amid Russian Activity Accusations
It has now been nearly three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the war rages on, Ukraine announced it suspects an iGaming operator of helping Russia. An announcement from the State Bureau of Investigation confirmed it suspects Pin-Up, one of the country’s leading online gambling operators, of ties with Russia. “In particular, the ties […]
Industry
December 9, 2024
Ukraine Suspects iGaming Operator’s Owners of Helping Russia
An online casino in Ukraine has been accused of possible ties to Russia. As Russia’s invasion continues and the war just surpassed its 1,000th day, Ukraine remains bullish on weeding out all subversive influence from its neighbor. Pin-Up Believed to Be Associated with Russia The Kyiv Independent reported that, on December 5, the State Bureau […]
Casino
November 1, 2024
Ukraine’s Cosmolot Owner Bought by Nevada Gaming Holding
Nevada Gaming Holding has acquired Spacesiks, the owner of Cosmolot, which is Ukraine’s largest gambling company since the country’s industry re-regulation, in a groundbreaking deal that signals confidence in the domestic market. Cosmolot Owner Acquired by US Investors Nevada Gaming Holding has cited an investment rationale behind its decision to bolster Cosmolot, arguing that the […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Ukraine Urges Google to Stop Blocking Legal Gambling Ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has addressed Google with the request to stop blocking the advertising of licensed gambling operators who lawfully conduct their business in the territory of Ukraine. The UGC argues that the current, complete ban on all gambling-related advertising directly discriminates against legal businesses while helping illegal gambling operators. The Bans Hurt […]