
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has formally identified gambling addiction as a national security concern during the ongoing war, marking a significant shift in how the country approaches gambling regulation and public protection. Officials argue that wartime pressures have increased the vulnerability of citizens to financial instability, emotional stress and manipulative gambling practices, prompting the government to treat the issue as more than a traditional public health challenge....
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Laws
May 18, 2026
Ukraine cabinet advances PlayCity gambling regulator restructuring plan
Ukraine is moving closer to a significant restructuring of its gambling regulatory framework after the Cabinet of Ministers gave preliminary approval to transfer gambling regulator PlayCity under direct Cabinet supervision....
Laws
May 7, 2026
Ukraine gambling reform bill shifts oversight to finance ministry
Ukraine is considering a significant institutional change that could reshape the country’s gambling and lottery regulatory structure. A proposed amendment to draft law No. 15111-d would transfer responsibility for state...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
April 17, 2026
Ukraine launches digital gambling licensing through Diia portal
Ukraine has taken a significant step in modernising its regulatory framework by introducing a fully digital licensing process for gambling businesses. The initiative, implemented through the Diia portal, represents a...
iGaming News, Laws
April 10, 2026
Ukraine gambling policy debate on military ban and targeted controls
The Ukrainian gambling sector has entered a period of heightened policy debate following a recent proposal by the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce a universal restriction on gambling access...
Finance News, iGaming News
April 8, 2026
Ukraine gambling sector brings in €395m in 2025 taxes and fees
Ukraine’s regulated gambling sector produced substantial fiscal returns in 2025, reflecting the impact of ongoing regulatory reforms, stricter enforcement measures and renewed oversight of market participants. Authorities reported a combination...
iGaming News, Laws
August 26, 2025
UGC calls for global action on illegal online gambling
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has issued a strong appeal for international cooperation to tackle the rising challenge of illegal online betting. The international iGaming sector is on track to...




















