Legal
June 8, 2023
Petition for Lifting Parimatch Sanctions Goes to the President
Gambling operator Parimatch may still evade the sanctions it received from the Ukrainian government earlier this year after a petition calling for the sanctions to be lifted garnered more than 25,000 signatures. Signatures Gathered Ahead of Deadline Date Parimatch, alongside 287 other companies and 120 individuals, was barred from operating in Ukraine in the next […]
Industry
June 8, 2023
Law Enforcement in Ukraine Raids 8 Illegal Gambling Dens
Collaborative efforts against illegal gambling in Ukraine by law enforcement agencies resulted in the shutdown of nearly 10 venues. On Wednesday, the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU), a strategic department that focuses on economic protection, unveiled details regarding eight raids conducted within the Kyiv region. Within the operation against illegal gambling, ESBU Detectives collaborated […]
Casino
May 12, 2023
William Hill to Use Eurovision Profits to Support Ukraine
Ukraine has been at war with its belligerent neighbor which illegitimately invaded the country in February 2022. The events ever since have been well-documented, with the United Kingdom taking the side of the victim. William Hill Committed to Helping Ukraine Now, William Hill wants to do its part and the company has vowed to donate […]
Casino
May 3, 2023
Ukraine on Track to Ban All 1,900 Illegal Gambling Sites Identified
KRAIL, the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, has said that it has been able to shut down more than 1,000 illegal gambling sites. The regulator said that it had a list of 1,895 unlicensed operators that continued to target citizens in the country, with the majority of those websites now restricted. Illegal Gambling Sites Dropping […]
Industry
March 16, 2023
Ukraine’s Gambling Council Believes Sanctioning Parimatch and PokerMatch Is a Mistake
Ukraine recently sanctioned almost hundreds of companies and individuals for alleged ties with Russia. While the country’s desire to cut all ties with its aggressor is understandable, some of the entities on the list might have been sanctioned by mistake. One such example is Parimatch. The example echoes the inclusion of PokerMatch in the list. […]
Poker
March 15, 2023
PokerMatch Hopes Ukraine Will Lift the Sanctions against Its Local Arm
PokerMatch International has released an official commentary on the sanctions against PokerMatch Ukraine. The company’s Ukrainian subsidiary was included in a list of companies that were sanctioned for alleged ties with Russia. PokerMatch Ukraine was one of 287 companies and 120 individuals that were just sanctioned by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. […]
Casino
March 13, 2023
Ukraine Bans Gambling Businesses for 50 Years
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new round of sanctions against gambling businesses in the country, which are linked to schemes worth tens of billions of hryvnias, the country’s native currency. Gambling Companies Become Targeted by Ukrainian Presidential Decree According to the president, more than 280 companies and 120 people were involved in these businesses […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Ukraine Blocks Russian Operators as the War Intensifies
It has now been more than a year since Russia infringed Ukraine’s sovereignty and invaded the country after claiming it would never do that for months. As war losses mount, Ukraine has decided to block a long list offshore gambling websites, including many Russian operators. Unlicensed offshore websites are illegal anyways but Ukraine has taken […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
FATF Decides to Suspend the Membership of the Russian Federation
The global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), confirmed Friday that it has decided to suspend the membership of the Russian Federation. The watchdog confirmed that the country remains accountable for its implementation of FATF Standards and must meet its financial obligations. Despite the decision, the FATF confirmed that […]
Industry
January 19, 2023
3 Oaks Gaming to Fuel PIN-UP Ukraine with Content
Under the agreement, 3 Oaks Gaming will power the operator with casino games. 3 Oaks to Provide PIN-UP with Games As announced, the supplier will provide PIN-UP with its rich suite of gaming titles, including both fan-favorite games and new releases. For example, the Ukrainian operator will now be able to engage its fans with […]
