Ukraine: Regulator reflects on year of gambling sector reforms
One of the key achievements of the new regulator was the resumption of lottery licensing, while the overall gambling sector generated UAH 1.7bn ($39.4m) in licence revenues in 2025.
One of the key achievements of the new regulator was the resumption of lottery licensing, while the overall gambling sector generated UAH 1.7bn ($39.4m) in licence revenues in 2025.
Deal caps excess voting power and sets board nomination terms.
Operators expanded entertainment with concerts, events and cultural programming, helping sustain visitor demand.
SELAE commissions for vendors have remained largely unchanged since 2002, even as rising costs continue to erode profitability.
Authorities seek to address identity theft in online gambling and assist taxpayers who notice gambling winnings that do not belong to them.
Caesars Entertainment originally sold the property to Dreamscape Companies in 2019 for $516m, which eventually took over full operational control of Rio Hotel & Casino in October 2023.
The partnership was executed by Klutch Sports Group’s Brand Consulting and Sports & Brand Insights divisions, enabling PrizePicks to develop co-marketing efforts across NBA platforms.
The regulator stated the enforcement action is part of a ‘relentless pursuit’ to eliminate illegal gambling activity and protect the state’s online gambling market.
The property’s Elevate the Escape initiative will take place over multiple years and feature enhancements to its hotel and convention space, food & beverage offerings and casino floor.
The Sky Gaming vertical was named headline partner of The Final Word and Fight Night, described as the ‘perfect environment’ to connect with casino players by Marketing Director Sam Behar.