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Why are gambling tax revenues increasing?
The legal gambling market in Ukraine has demonstrated stability and moderate growth over the past two years, largely recovering from the...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
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 23, 2025


Global gambling market is growing almost three times faster than the world economy
The global gambling market is showing impressive growth dynamics, far outpacing the global economy. According to The Business Research...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jun 19, 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 18, 2025


The fight against illegal gambling is becoming a priority for countries around the world
In the modern world, gambling is experiencing a significant boom, largely driven by the proliferation of online platforms. This has...

Anton Kuchukhidze
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 17, 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 15, 2025


Important factors to consider when revising licence conditions
With the emergence of a new gambling regulator , everyone expects changes in licensing conditions. This is logical, because any...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Jun 10, 2025


Modernizing gambling regulation is a key priority
A month has passed since the government adopted Resolution 505 " On Approval of the Regulation on the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity ",...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Jun 4, 2025


Gambling and European integration – lessons from the Bulgarian experience
Gambling is an important yet rather peculiar sector for many economies, particularly due to the persistent challenge posed by the illegal...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
May 28, 2025


How to accurately calculate gambling business revenues?
Since its legalisation in 2020, the gambling business in Ukraine has become one of the most discussed topics in economic and regulatory...

Anton Kuchukhidze
May 27, 2025


Priority tasks of the new national gambling regulator PlayCity
Despite the ongoing war and political challenges, changes in the gambling market are still underway. Notably, a new national gambling...

Anton Kuchukhidze
May 13, 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


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, 2025


Financial analysts vs gambling fraud - global experience
With the rapid development of the gambling industry and the gradual shift of gambling operations to the online space, not only is sports...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
May 8, 2025


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, 2025


Legal gambling reduces the risk of gambling addiction
2025 was a year of important changes in the regulation of the gambling market in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers abolished the...

Anton Kuchukhidze
May 6, 2025


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, 2025


How excessive restrictions on legal gambling contribute to the development of the black market – the EU experience
It is unlikely that anyone would argue that one of the most important tasks of the state in implementing its economic policy is to...
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 30, 2025


Domestic gambling market faces first major growth crisis
The Ukrainian gambling market, which was legalised in August 2020, has shown significant growth in recent years. However, alongside its...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 24, 2025


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, 2025


Europe’s experience in tackling illegal gambling operators offers valuable lessons
In recent years, the issue of gambling has taken on a new dimension, particularly in the context of the industry's legalization and...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Apr 22, 2025


Online beats offline in global gambling market trend
Modern technology is changing our everyday lives in an increasingly visible way. The gambling market, as part of the global leisure...

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya
Apr 17, 2025


Ukraine’s gambling market reform advances: Key achievements in early 2025
The Ukrainian legal gambling market continues to demonstrate rapid development. In January-March 2025, the state budget received UAH 5.4...

Anton Kuchukhidze
Apr 15, 2025
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