By Julie Moraine

Industry

Renovated Billionaire Casino in Kiev Re-Opens for Guests

July 9, 2021

A luxury casino located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, opened its doors to guests after undergoing a major overhaul of its VIP gambling space. The Billionaire Casino Re-Opens Housed inside the 5-star InterContinental Kiev hotel, which dates back to 1638, the Billionaire Casino saw its gaming floor renovated with 14 new luxury table games […]

By Luke Thompson

Esports

Parimatch Becomes a Partner of the Ukrainian Esports Federation

June 17, 2021

Sports bookmaker company Parimatch is one of the betting pioneers in Ukraine, where gambling was legalized just a year ago in 2020. The company was the first sports betting operator officially approved by the KRAIL (the Ukrainian gambling and lottery regulator) and is now tasked with the responsible mission of reestablishing a betting ecosystem in the country.  Parimatch Joins the […]

By Luke Thompson

Business

Vbet Gets License for Operating Casino and Poker in Ukraine

June 5, 2021

BetConstruct’s business-to-consumer brand Vbet has been approved by the Ukrainian gambling and lottery regulator KRAIL for a license for operating online casinos and poker in the country. With permission from KRAIL, Vbet will become Ukraine’s very first official online poker room. Ukraine outlawed gambling in 2009 before finally legalizing it once more in 2020. An ecosystem will now have to be established anew.  Vbet […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Gambling Tax Proposal May Impact Ukraine State and Local Budgets

May 21, 2021

State and local budgets in Ukraine may be adversely affected by the proposed flat tax rate on gambling revenue in the country, a parliamentary committee warned, asking the government to consider subsidies to address the deficit. High Taxes will Minimize Consumption The Scientific and Expert Management Committee of the Ukraine Parliament argued that there is […]

By Jerome García

Legal

In March Ukraine Closed More Than 30 Illegal Gambling Venues

March 26, 2021

Ukraine’s Secret Service together with the country’s regulator shut down more than 30 venues offering illegal gambling in March. During the raids in multiple regions across the country, officials confiscated a significant number of casino equipment and cash. Ukraine Steps up Efforts against Illegal Gambling Several bills proposed the legalization of gambling in Ukraine last […]

By Luke Thompson

Industry

Ukraine Welcomes Slotegrator at This Month’s “Ukrainian Gaming Week”

March 11, 2021

Slotegrator will attend the “Ukrainian Gaming Week” in Kyiv to give their expert opinion of the growing Ukrainian gambling market. Ukrainian Finance Committee changed the original bill regulating the industry and introduced a new flat tax on gambling winnings, and decreased license fees. Slotegrator to Give Advice on Ukrainian Market Sustainability Slotegrator is a software developer […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Finance Committee in Ukraine Changes Gambling Tax Rates

March 1, 2021

Bill 2713-d, introduced in Ukraine last year in August proposed different taxes on gambling based on the type of gambling activity. The proposal was changed last week when the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy approved a flat tax of 10% applicable for all gambling activities. Ukraine Changes Proposal for Gross Gaming Taxes on […]

By Fiona Simmons

Trading

Enlabs Reports Revenue Increase in 4Q2020

February 23, 2021

Enlabs experienced another record quarter with active customer count increasing by 15% quarter to quarter and 88% year over year. Another Record Quarter After Acquisition of Global Gaming in Q3 Estonia-based operator Enlabs has published their financial results for 2020, including the fourth quarter of the year. Revenues for the period January 1 – December […]

By Mike Johnson

Industry

SiGMA’s Virtual Roadshow Launches with Ukraine on March 3

February 16, 2021

SiGMA is launching its inaugural Virtual Roadshow with Ukraine as the first stop. The group brings key stakeholders, experts and lawmakers to provide interested parties with the most relevant news and developments in the CIS region and Ukraine. Virtual Roadshow by SiGMA to Launch with First Stop Ukraine SiGMA Group is launching the next chapter […]

By Melanie Porter

Industry

Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 Attracts Top Tier Exhibitors and Sponsors

February 12, 2021

Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 has attracted many top tiers, international exhibitors and sponsors. UGW 2021 will take place on 24-25 March Ukrainian Gaming Week Exhibition on 24 March Ukraine is about to experience its first major gambling and gaming exhibition in over 10 years – Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 (UGW 2021). The large-scale event, which […]