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UGC became a member of the CRGL's Memorandum on the cooperation in gambling addiction prevention
The Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL) continues its efforts to make gambling safer for players. As part of the...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Sep 4, 2023


UGC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with higher authorities and the public
On 28 August, Chairman of the Ukrainian Gambling Council Anton Kuchukhidze signed on behalf of the Gambling Council a Memorandum of...

UGC
Sep 3, 2023


Ukrainian gambling amidst war: Survival strategies and regulatory evolution
During the onset of a comprehensive Russian military incursion into Ukraine, the Ukrainian gambling sector found itself in a nascent...

UGC
Aug 30, 2023


Legalization of gambling is about building a clear and structured model of the gambling market
Three years ago, the process of legalization of gambling began in Ukraine. After more than eleven years of existence outside the legal...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 29, 2023


Casinos, players and even officials have been waiting for the draft law 2713-d for two years
The legal gambling industry is waiting for changes in the taxation system. Supporters of the reform assure that revenues to the budget...

UGC
Aug 29, 2023


Legal gambling business continues to pay license fees and attract investments
Filling the state budget in conditions of full-scale war is a difficult task. Especially when it comes to providing revenue not from...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 28, 2023


Higher authorities, business and the public will sign a Memorandum on Cooperation
August 28, 2:00 p.m. - round table on the topic: "Signing of the Memorandum on cooperation between the authorities, business...

UGC
Aug 27, 2023


It is well worth to provide comprehensive support to gambling business
The global practice of developing new markets and economic sectors is similar in all civilized countries. First, the basic legislative...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 23, 2023


The vast majority of illegal gambling businesses have connections with the russian federation
The Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL) systematically takes measures to identify illegal businesses and limit...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 22, 2023


SBC Summit Tbilisi to explore dynamics in Black Sea, Central Asia, and Balkans
As the foremost iGaming and sports betting conference for Georgia and its adjoining areas, SBC Summit Tbilisi is jointly organised by SBC...

UGC
Aug 17, 2023


You can distinguish between legal and illegal gambling businesses by their advertising
From the very beginning of bringing the gambling market back into the legal field, both legislators and the professional gambling...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 16, 2023


Lottery operators dream of returning to the times of grey business
Each action has its counteraction. And even if we are talking about positive changes, there will always be certain groups of people whose...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 14, 2023


Holding consultations on gambling is a long process
We are often dissatisfied with the intensity of certain changes taking place in the country. It always seems to us that legislative...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 7, 2023


The SOMS should guarantee security of players' personal data and must be resistant to cyber attacks
The full-scale war affected all areas of economic activity and continues to create numerous risks and problems for Ukrainian business....

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 2, 2023


What is happening with Parimatch Ukraine?
The unexpected and drastic decision to introduce sanctions against Parimatch Ukraine (PM) in March 2023 caused quite a stir in the legal...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 31, 2023


How Ukrainian gambling survives during the war
A year and a half has already passed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine. During this period,...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 26, 2023


The gambling business paid UAH 3 billion in taxes
Which of the companies made the largest contribution to the state budget and what are these funds used for UAH 3 billion in taxes to the...

UGC
Jul 25, 2023


Situation with illegal activities of lotteries needs a systemic solution
I often mention the illegal gambling businesses when talking about challenges for the legal gambling market in Ukraine, which are not...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 24, 2023


Ignoring the illegal activities of lottery operators should become history
The latest history of the development of the legal gambling business in Ukraine is almost three years old. This is a short term in order...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 18, 2023


What does the CRGL say about the prospects of legal gambling in Ukraine?
Recently, member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL) Olena Vodolazhko gave an interview to International...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 18, 2023


Eradication of illegal gambling businesses will allow attracting Western investments to Ukraine
Prevention of the development of shadow gambling business in Ukraine and successful combating it requires joint efforts of the Commission...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 12, 2023


Politicians do not want to notice the illegal lottery activities
Lack of proper attention to the illegal gambling business never ceases to amaze. The number of illegal gambling halls and platforms is...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 10, 2023


Useful gambling - an example of Sweden for Ukraine
Ukrainian legal gambling market is still in the stage of formation. And until appropriate regulatory and legislative measures are taken,...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 6, 2023


Only legal gambling fulfils the requirements of the law on gambling advertising
For a long time, gambling in Ukraine was outside the legal boundaries due to banning of gambling introduced in 2009. However, until then,...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 4, 2023
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