By Mike Johnson

Legal

High Rank Prosecutor and Head of National Police Branch Arrested in Ukraine

September 12, 2020

Ukranian Security Services (SBU) arrested officials in the Smila region of the country for alleged corruption related to illegal gambling. A local prosecutor and a high rank policeman were detained after being discovered to have accepted bribes. Head of Police and High Rank Local Prosecutor The head of one of the branches of the National […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

Bill Legalizing Gambling in Ukraine Passed, Parimatch Calls It Good News

July 14, 2020

Bill 2285-D which regulates the gambling market in Ukraine was passed by lawmakers today. While the bill has set costs for licensing fees, the taxation of the industry is still being discussed. Ukraine Passed a Bill Regulating the Gambling Market Ukraine has passed a bill that regulates online and land-based gambling. Bill 2285-D was passed […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

Gambling Bill in Ukraine Changes License Fees and Allows Advertising

June 13, 2020

Ukraine’s latest update on a debated gambling law proposes lower licensing fees. Advertising of gambling products is allowed following new guidelines while taxation of the industry is still being discussed. Bill 2285-D Gets a Quick Update Ukraine’s gambling bill has received its latest amendment. The country has got one step closer towards the legalization of […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Legal

Ukraine Votes and Approves Gambling Industry, Prepares to Launch Officially

January 21, 2020

The Verkhovna Rada voted and approved draft law No. 2285-d, setting in motion the cogwheels of legalizing land-based and Internet gambling in Ukraine, a move backed by the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine Continues to Push for Legalized Gambling Ukrainian’s government continues to push on with its decision to introduce gambling to the country, after […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Ukrainian Parliament Receives Six New Gambling Bills

November 21, 2019

A number of new bills have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada in Ukraine to offer alternative to the proposed gambling plans revealed in October. Six New Bills Arrive in Ukrainian Parliament The Ukrainian Parliament will have to go through a slew of bills, and specifically six bills and two draft amendments related to the […]

By Rachael Price

Casino

Russian Government Approves Crimea Gambling Zone

November 6, 2019

After banning all gambling in 2009, Russia has been looking for alternatives – the recently annexed Crimea may now become a hot spot for gambling activities, but the international community is sceptical. Turning Crimea into a Gambling Hub Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a draft law to create a gambling zone in Crimea back in […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Ukraine’s Gambling Industry to Generate $300m

October 28, 2019

Ukraine expects to claim up to $300 million in gambling revenue Government of President Zelensky pushes for prompt legalization by December 1, 2019 The country will allow no more than 40,000 slot machines at first and issue specific criteria about the eligible venues Ukraine’s government is pushing to legalize gambling by December 1, 2019 creating […]