France and Liechtenstein demonstrate two different but effective approaches to regulating the lottery sector — both based on transparent licensing, structured GGR, and no tax pressure on players. In France, lotteries operate under the supervision of the ANJ regulator, and the state operator FDJ has a 25-year concession. Read more

Kuchukhidze provided examples of successful international practices. In the United States, lotteries pay between 20% and 30% of GGR, which generates substantial revenue for healthcare, education, social assistance, and economic development. In Europe, lotteries have long been regulated on the same level as gambling: in Lithuania alone, lottery operators generated €14.7 million in tax revenues in the first half of 2025. In Germany, the total fiscal benefit from lotteries reach

The Ukrainian gambling market and financial services sector are preparing for a major shift in their approach to combating shadow schemes. Deputy Chairman for Communication at the Ukrainian Gambling Council, Viktoriya Zakrevska, wrote about this in a new blog post, focusing on the launch of the “drop registry” — a tool designed to operate not reactively but preventively, before any violations occur. More details

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