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The growth of illegal online gambling as an unintended consequence of digitalisation
In the modern world, it is hard to imagine life without technology. Smartphones, the Internet, and mobile applications — all of these...

Anton Kuchukhidze
2 days ago


PlayCity launches initiative to revise taxation on winnings in favor of players
The legal gambling market in Ukraine has been growing rapidly over the past five years of operation. However, the excessive tax burden,...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Sep 11


New licensing conditions for Ukraine's lottery market
The announced relaunch of the lottery market in Ukraine, which, according to representatives of the state-owned PlayCity agency, should...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Sep 9


The EU is stepping up efforts to combat illegal and underage gambling
The gambling industry in Europe is developing rapidly, generating billions of euros in revenue, but at the same time, the shadow segment...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Sep 4


Tackling illegal gambling starts with stricter lottery oversight
The issue of lotteries imitating gambling is not unique to the Ukrainian gambling market. It is a concern for regulators worldwide,...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 26


Efforts to combat illegal gambling are advancing to a new level
The gambling industry is developing rapidly, especially in the online space, where digital technologies open up new opportunities for...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 19


Gambling and decentralisation: Will Europe follow the U.S. model?
The gambling industry is one of the most dynamic and economically significant sectors in the world, generating billions of dollars in...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 14


Legal gambling reduces the spread of gambling addiction
Populists often draw parallels between the growth of the gambling industry and the increasing prevalence of gambling addiction. Their...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 12


Gambling market expands into new African jurisdictions
Africa is rapidly emerging as a key hub for the global gambling industry's development. Driven by rapid economic growth, urbanisation,...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 7


The long-anticipated audit of the gambling industry
This summer marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption and entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On State Regulation of Activities...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 5


Europe is actively reforming its gambling market to combat illegal operators
In recent years , European countries have been increasingly revising their gambling legislation . Old approaches that proved to be...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 29


New online advertising rules give domestic gambling a boost
On 14 July 2025, the Ukrainian gambling market received a new boost for development: Alphabet Inc., the owner of the Google brand,...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 24


PlayCity enhances regulatory control over gambling advertising
In today's digital world, where access to information and entertainment is faster and more convenient than ever, the risk of unregulated...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 22


How excessive measures against gambling addiction result in budget losses: the European experience
The fight against gambling addiction is a significant challenge for many European countries, as the social consequences of unchecked...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 17


Online legal gambling advertising is reaching a new level
July 14, 2025 became a landmark date for the Ukrainian gambling market. On this Monday, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google,...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 16


State Online Monitoring System: launch approaching
One of the key tools intended to ensure transparency, protect players, and combat illegal gambling is the State Online Monitoring System...

Yurii Havrilechko
Jul 15


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
Jul 10


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
Jul 8


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
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