Over the past several years, lotteries have been the subject of active discussion within the gambling sector. Unfortunately, these discussions have not focused on industry development or investment potential, but rather on the illegal activities of lottery operators, imitation of gambling, non-payment of taxes, and avoidance of licensing fees. Finally, the newly created regulator, PlayCity, has paid attention to this situation and announced an open tender for obtaining lotter

Traditionally, at the end of the year we sum up the performance of Ukraine’s legal gambling market. Despite the fact that the market continues to operate amid tax and regulatory uncertainty, it still generates significant revenues for the state budget. Over the first ten months of 2025 alone, gambling has already contributed more than UAH 14.5 billion to the budget in taxes. Given current trends, this figure may reach UAH 16–17 billion by the end of the year. According to the

In developed countries, lotteries are one of the key sources of revenue for state budgets within the gambling sector. Through active regulation of the industry, governments receive significant amounts in taxes and fees. In Ukraine, however, the situation remains uncertain. As a result, we have a multi-million-dollar sector of the economy that is not controlled by the state in any way and creates problems for legal businesses. The first steps toward addressing this issue have

The Ukrainian gambling market has existed in a state of uncertainty for far too long. And although licensed gambling operators have managed to adapt, it is impossible to unlock the industry’s true potential under such conditions. This uncertainty has, without exaggeration, taken on a systemic character. It has created a situation in which the legal segment is forced to compete with the illegal one for players, but under much more difficult conditions — since legal companies m

Legalization is always only the first step in building any system in a country. Conventionally, it is a permit that authorizes the start of a certain process. However, what should be done after this "permit" is obtained? What are the next steps? These are the most difficult questions. The answer to them requires systematic work aimed at making this "permission" work and ensuring that all parties involved benefit from it. That is why the development of a regulatory system capa

In developed countries, lotteries are one of the most important sources of revenue for state budgets in the gambling sector. Abroad, this sector is actively regulated, and the state receives significant amounts from taxes and fees, which are used for the development of medicine, sports, culture, and other areas. At the same time, the situation in Ukraine remains unclear, despite some  changes,  that have recently in Ukrainian legislation  . The most pressing issues are the pa

The main goal of any business is to make a profit. To understand how much a business earns, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of its own cost mechanism. The tax burden is one of the key items of expenditure, so the more transparent the taxation system is and the more clearly defined the tax rates are, the easier it is for businesses to develop, plan, and invest. Unfortunately, at present, tax terms for gambling are not defined in Ukraine. Moreover, even the basic

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 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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