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June 4, 2025
PIN-UP Global Hits Back at Allegations in Ukraine
PIN-UP Ukraine has responded to allegations levied against it by state apparatchiks and regulators, with the company accused of supposed ties to the Russian Federation, which invaded Ukraine in a full-scale war in February 2022. PIN-UP Denies Reputation-Damaging Claims by Ukraine These accusations, argues PIN-UP in a statement shared with the media, are baseless and […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
PlayCity Revokes PIN-UP License Over Russian Ties
The newly operational Ukrainian gambling regulator, PlayCity, has taken decisive action by revoking the license of the PIN-UP online casino due to its ties with the Russian Federation. “Eradicating Casinos with a Russian Footprint”, a Priority The casino’s website is now inaccessible. In a statement, the Ministry of Digital Transformation highlighted this move as a […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
PlayCity Begins Operations to Oversee Ukraine Gambling Sector
PlayCity, Ukraine’s new gambling regulator, has already begun operations, with authorities hoping this will grant the state greater oversight on unlicensed operators, problem gamblers, and companies tied to Russia. PlayCity Begins Operations Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has stated that PlayCity’s aim is to ensure transparency and accountability in the gambling and lottery industry. Key […]
Industry
May 6, 2025
Ukraine’s New Gambling Regulator Receives Expanded Powers
Ukraine’s newly established gambling regulator, PlayCity, is taking shape with a set of fresh responsibilities and powers aimed at tightening oversight of the country’s betting industry, now subject to new rules signed into effect by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on January 3. The Cabinet of Ministers has signed off on new rules defining the scope and […]
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 […]
