Ukraine's gambling regulator PlayCity has opened a tender for software intended to automate restrictions on gambling access for military personnel. The initiative forms part of a wider regulatory effort to strengthen player protection while applying a government-approved restriction to members of the armed forces. PlayCity's official website confirms that the tender was announced on August 24, 2026....
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Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
PlayCity strengthens Ukraine’s real-time gambling monitoring framework
Ukraine’s PlayCity is advancing the digital transformation of gambling regulation through the State Online Monitoring System, known as SOMS. The platform is intended to provide continuous visibility into licensed gambling...
Market Analysis
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Compliance & AML
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Lottery
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Compliance & AML
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Ukraine regulator PlayCity fines Favbet for regulatory violations
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Licences
December 30, 2025
Ukraine Grants 10 B2B Gambling Licenses and Revokes 7 Others
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