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Gambling market reforms in Europe: combating illegal activities
In recent years, European countries have been increasingly revising their gambling legislation. Old approaches that proved to be...
UGC
Jul 30


Google allows Ukrainian gambling ads: How this will change the market
The opportunities that this decision opens up for the Ukrainian gambling market were outlined by Viktoria Zakrevska, Deputy Chairman of...
UGC
Jul 28


Google Opens the Door to Ukrainian Gambling: What It Means for Players and Businesses
As of July 14, Google has allowed licensed Ukrainian gambling operators to advertise on Google Search, YouTube, Google Play, and Discover...
UGC
Jul 25


Ukrainian Gambling Market Gets a Boost with Google’s Approval for Ads
The Ukrainian gambling market received a new boost for development. Ukraine joined the list of countries that allow gambling advertising...
UGC
Jul 25


Viktoriya Zakrevska spoke about the consequences of excessive regulation of the gambling sector in Europe
In her latest blog post, Viktoriia Zakrevska, gambling market expert and Deputy Chairman of the Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC),...
UGC
Jul 22


European Experience: Excessive gambling restrictions contribute to the growth of the shadow market
As part of efforts to combat gambling addiction, a number of European countries are introducing strict restrictions on the operations of...
UGC
Jul 18


Cryptocurrency takes over online casinos: Convenience for players has turned into a threat for the market
In 2025, cryptocurrencies became the primary payment method in online gambling, thanks to their speed, low fees, and privacy. However,...
UGC
Jul 15


Will the State Online Monitoring System be operational soon?
The reform of the gambling market in Ukraine from the outset envisioned the creation of a unified, automated state regulatory system...
UGC
Jul 11


The Flip Side of Cryptocurrency Anonymity in Online Gambling
The global online gambling industry continues to show steady growth — in 2024, it reached a market volume of $95.5 billion. However,...
UGC
Jul 10


Implementing Safe Gambling Strategies: A Cornerstone in Preventing Gambling Addiction in the EU
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition across the EU of the need for a comprehensive approach to preventing this...
UGC
Jul 7


Why are tax revenues from gambling increasing?
In her blog, Viktoriya Zakrevska, an expert in gambling regulation and Deputy Chairman of the Ukrainian Gambling Council for...
UGC
Jun 27


The UGC Chairman spoke about the experiences of other countries that Ukraine should adopt in the fight against illegal gambling
At a time when online gambling is expanding rapidly, governments face the challenge of regulating this sector and protecting citizens...
UGC
Jun 23


Kuchukhidze shared how to fight illegal operators more effectively
In a column for Українські Новини, UGC Chairman Anton Kuchukhidze outlined various international approaches to combating illegal...
UGC
Jun 18


The shadow market of online casinos is growing: how the world is fighting illegal gambling
The fight against illegal gambling is becoming a priority for countries around the world — governments are implementing strict measures,...
UGC
Jun 17


Lotteries want to operate without licenses: an expert explains how to prevent the return of shadow gambling
In Ukraine, licensing conditions for the gambling industry are being updated, and there is a growing risk that lottery companies may be...
UGC
Jun 15


Financial analysts vs. gambling fraud: How the world fights shadow betting
In Ukraine, the risk of fraud in the online gambling sector particularly in sports betting is increasing amid the rapid growth of the...
UGC
May 11


What will be the first steps of the new state gambling regulator "PlayCity"?
2025 has become a year of significant changes in the regulation of the gambling market in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers has dissolved...
UGC
May 9


Online Gambling Takes the Lead in Global Market Growth
Modern technology is having a profound impact on every aspect of our lives — and the global gambling industry is evolving in response. As...
UGC
May 6


Ukrainian gambling set to break records - but only under certain conditions
Tax-related and other prospects of the gambling market are discussed by Yuriy Havrylechko, an expert at the analytical center Ukrainian...
UGC
Apr 30


Illegal operators in the shadows of digital casinos: How Europe fights online gambling and what Ukraine should do
Online gambling is growing rapidly, but so is the activity of illegal platforms that use cryptocurrencies and AI. According to experts,...
UGC
Apr 23
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