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Tackling illegal gambling starts with stricter lottery oversight
The issue of lotteries imitating gambling is not unique to the Ukrainian gambling market. It is a concern for regulators worldwide,...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 25, 2025


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


Efforts to combat illegal gambling are advancing to a new level
The gambling industry is developing rapidly, especially in the online space, where digital technologies open up new opportunities for...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 18, 2025


Interview with Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder, SBC
Q: What is the Legends Charity Game? RS: The Legends Charity Game is something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time, and now it’s...

UGC
Aug 17, 2025


Gambling and decentralisation: Will Europe follow the U.S. model?
The gambling industry is one of the most dynamic and economically significant sectors in the world, generating billions of dollars in...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 13, 2025


Legal gambling reduces the spread of gambling addiction
Populists often draw parallels between the growth of the gambling industry and the increasing prevalence of gambling addiction. Their...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 11, 2025


Gambling market expands into new African jurisdictions
Africa is rapidly emerging as a key hub for the global gambling industry's development. Driven by rapid economic growth, urbanisation,...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Aug 6, 2025


The long-anticipated audit of the gambling industry
This summer marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption and entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On State Regulation of Activities...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Aug 4, 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


Europe is actively reforming its gambling market to combat illegal operators
In recent years , European countries have been increasingly revising their gambling legislation . Old approaches that proved to be...

Anton Kuchukhidze
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


New online advertising rules give domestic gambling a boost
On 14 July 2025, the Ukrainian gambling market received a new boost for development: Alphabet Inc., the owner of the Google brand,...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 23, 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


PlayCity enhances regulatory control over gambling advertising
In today's digital world, where access to information and entertainment is faster and more convenient than ever, the risk of unregulated...

Anton Kuchukhidze
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


How excessive measures against gambling addiction result in budget losses: the European experience
The fight against gambling addiction is a significant challenge for many European countries, as the social consequences of unchecked...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jul 16, 2025


Online legal gambling advertising is reaching a new level
July 14, 2025 became a landmark date for the Ukrainian gambling market. On this Monday, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google,...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jul 15, 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


State Online Monitoring System: launch approaching
One of the key tools intended to ensure transparency, protect players, and combat illegal gambling is the State Online Monitoring System...

Yurii Havrilechko
Jul 14, 2025
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