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PlayCity opens tender for second phase of Ukraine gambling monitoring system

The expansion will move oversight beyond financial transactions to game results, slot machine activity and responsible gambling compliance as the regulator undergoes a leadership transition.

2 min read • Jul 30 • By Shaan Khan

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Ukraine: PlayCity leadership appointment faces new transparency proposals

The aim is to strengthen governance and transparency within Ukraine’s gambling regulatory framework.

1 min read • Jul 22 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity has submitted over 6,000 illegal sites for blocking so far in 2026

PlayCity has accelerated efforts to tackle illegal operators, submitting thousands of websites for blocking and working to further streamline enforcement measures.

1 min read • Jul 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: PlayCity Head Gennady Novikov resigns

Novikov highlighted the restart of gambling licensing, which generated nearly UAH 2bn in budget revenue and the development of the State Online Monitoring System (SOMS) as key achievements.

1 min read • Jul 17 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine releases guide to combat gambling addiction

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation and PlayCity have published a guide to help raise awareness of gambling addiction and promote safer gambling practices.

1 min read • Jul 10 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: PlayCity fines Telegram channel admin over casino ads

PlayCity has noted that it will continue to work with law enforcement authorities to identify illegal gambling advertising and apply sanctions under the law.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine looks to UK regulatory experience amid gambling sector overhaul

Talks with the UK Gambling Commission come as PlayCity moves under direct government supervision and concerns grow over transparency in the sector.

2 min read • Jun 25 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine study finds 75% view gambling as serious national challenge

The first-stage findings come as Ukraine expands gambling oversight, with young people and military personnel identified as higher-risk groups.

2 min read • Jun 25 • By Shaan Khan

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Ukrainian court overturns $106,800 gambling ad fine against influencer

Alkhim is not the only influencer to have faced penalties, similar fines have also been imposed on others, including Simbochka and Rusalochka XL.

1 min read • Jun 24 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: PlayCity partners with Kick to tackle illegal gambling advertising

The Ukrainian gambling regulator PlayCity has established cooperation with streaming platform Kick to address illegal gambling advertising.

1 min read • Jun 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: Cabinet approves resolution banning military personnel from gambling

The measure, prepared by the Ministry of Digital Transformation in March, introduces automatic verification during player registration with gambling operators.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: PlayCity to introduce transparent process for appointing new head

The regulator stresses that the tender process must be professional, open and independent, stating that this is essential to ensure strengthened institutional stability and trust in market rules.

1 min read • Jun 15 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: Playcity revokes two licences over alleged Russian ties

Favorit Casino and Favbet VIP Casino lost their licences following an inspection revealing their alleged links to Russia.

1 min read • Jun 3 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity reports first-year results as Ukraine advances gambling oversight reforms

Ukraine's gambling regulator PlayCity has completed its first year of operations with a focus on market oversight, digitalization and enforcement measures aimed at strengthening the country's regulated gaming sector.

2 min read • Jun 2 • By Milagros del Priore

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Ukrainian influencer loses appeal over UAH 4.8m gambling advertising fine

Last year, PlayCity fined the influencer UAH 4.8m ($108,480) for illegal gambling advertising found on her social media page, and she failed to overturn the penalty in legal proceedings.

1 min read • May 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: PlayCity fines All City Games $97,600 over a payment breach

The breach involved a gaming account being topped up using a bank card belonging to a third party.

1 min read • May 26 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Q&A: Cosmolot claims “biased treatment” in Ukrainian licence dispute

Since the start of the year, Cosmolot had its five-year licence renewed and passed a routine inspection with no serious violations found. Despite this, its licence was later revoked. Global Gaming Insider has contacted the operator for comment.

5 min read • May 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers wants direct control of PlayCity

Two pending regulations could transfer gambling policy to the Ministry of Finance, while PlayCity might be placed under the direct authority of the Cabinet of Ministers.

1 min read • May 15 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Kyiv court fines organisers of illegal casino and crypto investment scheme

Ukrainian authorities confiscated more than $20,000 after uncovering an underground gambling operation linked to an alleged fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme operating from a Kyiv business centre.

2 min read • May 12 • By Shaan Khan

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Ukraine: PlayCity April report points to stricter oversight

The regulator’s April report highlights stepped-up enforcement, including UAH 946m ($21.6m) in fines, the blocking of 42 social media pages promoting illegal gambling and the identification of nearly 300 illegal sites.

1 min read • May 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity announces new first as Twitch channel blocked for illegal advertising

The Ukrainian gambling regulator has outlined a Twitch account has been removed for illegal gambling endorsements, marking a new step for the entity.

1 min read • May 7 • By Will Underwood

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PlayCity head: Half Ukraine’s online casino market illegal

The only available estimate suggests that half of Ukraine’s online casino market is illegal, with officials citing other transparency issues, urging faster State Online Monitoring System rollout, now expected by year-end.

1 min read • May 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity launches player reporting tool for illegal gambling ads

The system stores submitted evidence, captures disappearing content such as social media stories, while the regulator works with major digital platforms and law enforcement to speed-up removal.

1 min read • May 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity processes over 3,000 self-exclusion claims since early 2026

The Ukraine regulator said the increase in self-exclusion claims during 2026 show a heightened level of awareness from players and a more active use of responsible gambling tools.

1 min read • Apr 28 • By Kirk Geller

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Ukraine: Kyiv court suspends PlayCity decision to revoke Cosmolot licence

PlayCity fined Speysix’s Cosmolot and revoked its licence over alleged payment processing issues, while the operator disputes the claims, citing regulatory bias and a recent inspection that found no breaches.

1 min read • Apr 28 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity revokes Cosmolot licence over P2P payments

The Ukrainian regulator also fined Spaceix almost UAH 13m after identifying card-to-card transfers and third-party top-ups, as it pushes more market oversight through real-time monitoring.

2 min read • Apr 23 • By Shaan Khan

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Ukraine: PlayCity partners with YouTube to block illegal gambling advertising

The regulator noted that it continues systematic efforts to remove illegal gambling advertising from online platforms.

1 min read • Apr 21 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine launches national study into gambling’s social impact

The study will use both quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess addiction risks, while also seeking a deeper understanding of their root causes, as well as their broader consequences.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

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PlayCity fines operator UAH 4.3m after self-excluded player allowed to continue gambling

With potential plans to restrict military personnel from gambling, PlayCity is taking responsible gambling breaches more seriously than ever.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Megan Elswyth

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Ukraine: Regulator fines FC Shakhtar

The breach involved a promotional post featuring images of individuals under 21 alongside branding from a licensed gambling operator, which is prohibited under current regulations.

1 min read • Apr 16 • By Marieta Lezaic