Business
February 28, 2022
Parimatch Announced $1m Fund to Support Defense of Ukraine
Sports betting operator based in the CIS region Parimatch joined the international effort to provide support to Ukraine by launching a UAH30 million ($1 million) fund. Funds for Ammunitions, Food and Medicines The decision to provide the funds for defenders of Ukraine that are currently fighting against the invading Russian armed forces was announced in […]
Sports
December 20, 2021
Oleksandr Zinchenko Named Official VBET Brand Ambassador
VBET, an Armenian-based online sports betting and gaming brand, announced Ukrainian national soccer player Oleksandr Zinchenko as its official ambassador. Expand Ukraine’s Presence VBET, part of BetConstruct Group, announced a collaboration with the prominent soccer talent and current player of English Premier League (EPL) Manchester City as part of its ongoing efforts to establish a […]
Industry
December 6, 2021
Ukraine’s Vote on Gambling Law Amendments Delayed Again
A bill that seeks to implement changes to the provision of national gambling law in Ukraine was put aside by the national legislature implying further delays to the legal process. Vote Did Not Go Ahead Bill 2713-D that also has provisions for Tax Code amendments was on the Parliament’s agenda for voting on Friday, December […]
Industry
October 13, 2021
Ukraine Gives Illegal Operators Three Days to Comply
Ukraine is sending an unequivocal message to unlicensed operators as the country’s recently-formed regulator KRAIL, or Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries has published guidelines that will advise a course of action against unauthorized gambling websites. KRAIL Begins Targeting Illegal Gambling Businesses Joining the family of regulated markets, Ukraine is quickly looking to plug the hole […]
Industry
August 31, 2021
Top UK MPs Criticized for Accepting Hospitality from Betting Firms
The Liberal Democrats have criticized UK Conservative Party MPs Philip Davies and Esther McVey for receiving free tickets and hospitality from gambling companies, when the Government is reviewing gambling laws. Tatton Constituency Concerned About McVey’s Betting Links Liberal Democrats in Esther McVey‘s local constituency of Tatton have criticized their MP and her fellow MP husband, Philip Davies, for accepting gifts from gambling firms while the UK Gambling […]
Legal
August 23, 2021
KRAIL Member Arrested for Taking Money to Assist Licensing
Gambling regulations in Ukraine took center stage after a member of the country’s national regulatory body was arrested on suspicion of bribery. Alleged Bribery Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) arrested a member of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) Friday for allegedly accepting a $90,000 illegal benefit in exchange for providing […]
Sports
August 20, 2021
VBET Expands Presence in Ukraine Sports with FHU Partnership
Online sports betting and gaming brand VBET announced today it entered into a partnership deal with the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation (FHU) to become title sponsor of the Ukrainian national ice hockey team. Restoring Popularity of Ice Hockey Under the terms of the sponsorship deal, VBET and the FHU will collaborate to restore the status […]
Casino
August 3, 2021
Ukraine Welcomes Greentube with First Casino Partnership
Greentube is breaking ground in the Ukrainian gaming market through a partnership with First Casino, a Nebula Games brand. Greentube Makes List of Suppliers to Enter Ukraine As Ukraine is forging ahead with its newly-regulated iGaming market, NOVOMATIC Interactive division Greentube has launched its portfolio of casino products with First Casino, an early-entrant into the Internet gaming market […]
Industry
July 9, 2021
Renovated Billionaire Casino in Kiev Re-Opens for Guests
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 […]
Esports
June 17, 2021
Parimatch Becomes a Partner of the Ukrainian Esports Federation
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 […]