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Ukrainian Gambling Council calls for united fight against illegal gambling
The fight against illegal gambling is no longer just a local concern. Around the world, regulators are facing the same problem: offshore...

UGC
Aug 21, 2025


Viktoriya Zakrevska on geopolitical risks and changing roles in global business
Geopolitics has become such a relevant topic for business in recent years. The strategic assumptions that businesses relied on over the...

UGC
Aug 20, 2025


Ukrainian Gambling Council: comprehensive approach needed to tackle illegal gambling
The battle against illegal gambling is becoming a global challenge as digital tech creates an environment for iGaming to prosper,...

UGC
Aug 20, 2025


5 years of gambling regulation in Ukraine: results
This year marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption and entry into force of the Law of Ukraine ‘On State Regulation of Activities Related...

UGC
Aug 4, 2025


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 29, 2025


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 27, 2025


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 24, 2025


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 24, 2025


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 21, 2025


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 17, 2025


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 14, 2025


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 10, 2025


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 9, 2025


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 6, 2025


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 26, 2025


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 22, 2025


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 17, 2025


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 16, 2025


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 14, 2025


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, 2025
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