Industry
January 29, 2021
UGW 2021 Split into Two Separate Events: Conference and Exhibition
The Smile-Expo Company has announced changes to the format and dates of the Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021, which will now be held as two separate events. UGW to Take a Different, Two-Event Format Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 will take place to a revised schedule moving from its planned one-stop shop into two separate events held […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
SiGMA Denis Dzyubenko to Help Steer Ukraine’s Gambling Industry
Ukraine’s gambling commission has appointed Denis Dzyubenko, SiGMA’s CIS Director, to the Expert Advisory Council. Denis Dzyubenko to Sit on Advisory Council for Ukrainian Gambling Commission Ukraine is quickly moving towards a fully regulated gambling industry and SiGMA Group is going to play a key role in this with the appointment of Denis Dzyubenko, CIS […]
Industry
December 19, 2020
Ukraine to Hold Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 in Wake of Gambling Industry Legalization
Ukraine will hold its first gaming expo focusing on the country’s newly-regulated iGaming, sports betting and casino industries, with Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 taking place from February 24 to 25, 2021 in Kyiv. The event, organized by Smile-Expo, will host the largest exhibition to date covering the industry and expecting over 3,000 attendees and 100 […]
Legal
December 6, 2020
Ukraine Eases up Licensing Fees for Gambling Operators
A newly-proposed gambling bill should help Ukrainian bidders for gambling licenses to pay smaller taxes while a monitoring system is being deployed. New Bill Set to Free up Operators from Burdensome Fees Ukraine will review a new law that should reduce upkeep and licensing costs for operators willing to launch in the re-regulated gambling market […]
Legal
November 15, 2020
Ukraine Appoints Executives for New Gambling Commission
The Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine revealed the names of the leadership team for the new gambling and lottery commission. Once the team members are officially approved and the government establishes the licensing conditions, it is expected for the new commission to launch next year. Government Officials Name the Executive Team for the Gambling Commission […]
Legal
September 12, 2020
High Rank Prosecutor and Head of National Police Branch Arrested in Ukraine
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 […]
Business
July 14, 2020
Bill Legalizing Gambling in Ukraine Passed, Parimatch Calls It Good News
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 […]
Legal
June 13, 2020
Gambling Bill in Ukraine Changes License Fees and Allows Advertising
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 […]
Legal
January 21, 2020
Ukraine Votes and Approves Gambling Industry, Prepares to Launch Officially
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 […]