It has been several years since gambling was legalized in Ukraine, yet public pressure on this sector remains strong.Casinos, betting companies, and online gaming platforms operate openly, report their activities, and pay taxes. Meanwhile, lotteries — one of the oldest segments of the market — continue to exist almost outside the law. Licensing conditions for them have still not been approved, which means no taxes are paid, no oversight is in place, and profits remain in the

За словами Кучухідзе, штучний інтелект сьогодні стає одним із головних рушіїв трансформації грального бізнесу. Його можливості охоплюють широкий спектр напрямів — від персоналізації ігрового досвіду користувачів до автоматичного аналізу ризиків, боротьби з шахрайством і створення маркетингового контенту. Проте впровадження таких технологій вимагає часу, ресурсів і зваженого підходу. Детальніше

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has firmly established itself among the trends that are driving change in the gambling industry. It opens up many new opportunities for businesses, from personalized gaming experiences for players to automated risk management systems. However, like any other technology, AI needs time to adapt to business needs. Even more time and effort are needed for this technology to start generating profits. The use of artificial intelligence

The European Union is once again demonstrating its ability to set the tone in the field of gambling regulation. The decision of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to create a single standard for harm markers, supported by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), marks a new stage in player protection policy. The initiative, which has been in the works for several years, has now received political and professional approval: on September 25, the majorit

Zakrevska reminded that in September, the state agency PlayCity signed a contract with the company “Computer Information Technologies,” which won the open tender to create the system. The first phase is planned to launch this December, with full functionality expected by October 2026. Read more

The State Online Monitoring System (SOMS) is one of the most anticipated tools for reforming the gambling market. In September, the State Agency PlayCity announced the signing of an agreement with Computer Information Technologies LLC, the company that won the open tender to create the system. The first phase is scheduled to launch in December, and full functionality should be operational by October 2026. This is not just a technological project. It is the key to trust betwee

The European community has taken another step towards forming a unified approach to protecting players and reducing the harm caused by gambling . The decision of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) to support the initiative to introduce national standardization of gambling harm markers was an important event not only for the gambling industry, but also for the entire player protection system. This is a new and important step that can give real meaning to the pr

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The Chairman of the UGC, Anton Kuchukhidze, shared in his blog the key changes that have taken place in the regulation of the gambling...

The principles of responsible gambling form the foundation of the gambling industry's social responsibility toward players. Until...

The Responsible Gaming Principles are the basis of social responsibility of the gambling business towards players. Until recently, this...

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The legal gambling market in Ukraine has shown rapid growth over the past five years. However, the excessive tax burden—particularly on...

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The legal gambling market in Ukraine has been growing rapidly over the past five years of operation. However, the excessive tax burden,...

The announced relaunch of the lottery market in Ukraine, which, according to representatives of the state-owned PlayCity agency, should...

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The gambling industry in Europe is developing rapidly, generating billions of euros in revenue, but at the same time, the shadow segment...

In today's world, where social networks have become the primary source of information and entertainment for tens of millions of users,...

Anton Kuchukhidze, Chairman of the Ukrainian Gambling Council, shared insights about the present and future of Ukraine’s gambling market...

Raising taxes with the aim of quickly replenishing the state budget is a common but often misguided approach in many sectors of the...