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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 […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Ukraine Continues to Block Illegal Gambling Websites
The second-largest European country, Ukraine, continues the fight against illegal online gambling. In an unprecedented act of war, the country was attacked by Russia more than two years ago. However, this did not stop Ukraine from tracking and combatting illegal online gambling. In the latest chapter of the fight against the online gambling black market, […]
Casino
June 5, 2024
Ukraine Dismisses Claims of Zelensky Casino Purchase as Russian Propaganda
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has strongly refuted allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had acquired a casino in Kyrenia. In an official statement, the embassy characterized these reports as “another lie” intended to discredit Ukraine and its leadership and to create diplomatic friction between Kyiv and Nicosia. Ukraine Blamed Russian […]
Industry
May 28, 2024
Ukraine Issues Ban on Gambling Advertising Amid Harm Concerns
Ukraine’s government has opted to ban all gambling advertising in the country. The changes are outlined in resolution No. 583 and come amid an intense crackdown on the gambling industry. The resolution was adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers and aligns with the ongoing efforts to mitigate the negative impact of online gambling on the […]
