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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


Online gambling is moving forward: expert tells how Ukraine can take advantage of market opportunities
The global gambling industry is moving online, and this trend offers both opportunities and challenges for Ukraine. To maximize the...

UGC
Mar 30


Who is more likely to gamble - men or women?
According to the UK Gambling Commission, 44% of female respondents chose one of the two motives in the survey, writes Viktoria Zakrevska,...

UGC
Mar 28


В Україні запрацює новий регулятор азартних ігор: експерт розповів, що очікує ринок
Після появи нового регулятора ринок азартних ігор очікує посилений контроль за рекламою, автоматизація процесів ліцензування та боротьба...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Mar 27


Domestic gambling market as an example of effective business adaptation during the war
The legal gambling market is one of the drivers of the growth of revenues to the state budget of Ukraine. And it's not just words. The...

UGC
Mar 19


Investors will invest in online gambling projects under two conditions
This opinion was expressed by Anton Kuchukhidze, the chairman of UGC, in his column for Ukrainian News. He emphasized that online...

UGC
Mar 17


Gambling in wartime: how gambling brings hundreds of millions to the budget
The gambling business in Ukraine has not only withstood the difficult conditions of the war, but also continues to grow, becoming an...

UGC
Mar 6


Gambling in Ukraine thrives amidst war: Boosts revenue to national budget, analysis by UGC
The Ukranian Gambling Council analyzes the gambling sector in the midst of the war. "While many sectors of the economy have faced...

UGC
Mar 5


What awaits online casinos in Ukraine in 2025: experts' opinions divided
The Ukrainian gambling market has been actively developing since its legalisation in 2020. The authorities are introducing new rules,...

UGC
Feb 21


Ukraine will completely change the gambling control system: what to expect in 2025
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is taking over the development and implementation of gambling and lottery regulation,...

UGC
Feb 17


Creating a new gambling regulator in Ukraine - challenges and prospects
Two months have passed since the adoption of the Law of Ukraine No. 4116-IX, which introduces large-scale changes in the gambling sector....

UGC
Feb 12
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