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Is the State Online Monitoring System about to launch?
The reform of the gambling market in Ukraine initially envisaged the creation of a unified state regulatory automated system designed to...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
1 day ago


Cryptocurrencies in the online gambling industry
The global online gambling industry is showing steady growth, reaching $95.5 billion in 2024 . However, the transformation processes...
Anton Kuchukhidze
3 days ago


The implementation of safe gambling strategies forms the foundation for preventing gambling addiction in the EU
Ludomania, or gambling addiction, remains a serious social issue that negatively impacts the psychological well-being, financial...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 3


The issue of illegal gambling is becoming a global concern
The online gambling sector is expanding rapidly across the globe. While this growth presents significant opportunities for legal...
Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 1


Why are gambling tax revenues increasing?
The legal gambling market in Ukraine has demonstrated stability and moderate growth over the past two years, largely recovering from the...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jun 26


Global gambling market is growing almost three times faster than the world economy
The global gambling market is showing impressive growth dynamics, far outpacing the global economy. According to The Business Research...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jun 19


The fight against illegal gambling is becoming a priority for countries around the world
In the modern world, gambling is experiencing a significant boom, largely driven by the proliferation of online platforms. This has...
Anton Kuchukhidze
Jun 17


Important factors to consider when revising licence conditions
With the emergence of a new gambling regulator , everyone expects changes in licensing conditions. This is logical, because any...
Anton Kuchukhidze
Jun 10


Modernizing gambling regulation is a key priority
A month has passed since the government adopted Resolution 505 " On Approval of the Regulation on the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity ",...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jun 4


Gambling and European integration – lessons from the Bulgarian experience
Gambling is an important yet rather peculiar sector for many economies, particularly due to the persistent challenge posed by the illegal...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
May 28


How to accurately calculate gambling business revenues?
Since its legalisation in 2020, the gambling business in Ukraine has become one of the most discussed topics in economic and regulatory...
Anton Kuchukhidze
May 27


Priority tasks of the new national gambling regulator PlayCity
Despite the ongoing war and political challenges, changes in the gambling market are still underway. Notably, a new national gambling...
Anton Kuchukhidze
May 13


Financial analysts vs gambling fraud - global experience
With the rapid development of the gambling industry and the gradual shift of gambling operations to the online space, not only is sports...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
May 8


Legal gambling reduces the risk of gambling addiction
2025 was a year of important changes in the regulation of the gambling market in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers abolished the...
Anton Kuchukhidze
May 6


How excessive restrictions on legal gambling contribute to the development of the black market – the EU experience
It is unlikely that anyone would argue that one of the most important tasks of the state in implementing its economic policy is to...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 30


Domestic gambling market faces first major growth crisis
The Ukrainian gambling market, which was legalised in August 2020, has shown significant growth in recent years. However, alongside its...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 24


Europe’s experience in tackling illegal gambling operators offers valuable lessons
In recent years, the issue of gambling has taken on a new dimension, particularly in the context of the industry's legalization and...
Anton Kuchukhidze
Apr 22


Online beats offline in global gambling market trend
Modern technology is changing our everyday lives in an increasingly visible way. The gambling market, as part of the global leisure...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 17


Ukraine’s gambling market reform advances: Key achievements in early 2025
The Ukrainian legal gambling market continues to demonstrate rapid development. In January-March 2025, the state budget received UAH 5.4...
Anton Kuchukhidze
Apr 15


Legal gambling advertising is making a comeback. What will it look like?
For almost a year, Ukraine has been subject to strict restrictions on gambling advertising. And finally, from 1 April 2025, gambling...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 9
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