Industry
August 31, 2021
Top UK MPs Criticized for Accepting Hospitality from Betting Firms
The Liberal Democrats have criticized UK Conservative Party MPs Philip Davies and Esther McVey for receiving free tickets and hospitality from gambling companies, when the Government is reviewing gambling laws. Tatton Constituency Concerned About McVey’s Betting Links Liberal Democrats in Esther McVey‘s local constituency of Tatton have criticized their MP and her fellow MP husband, Philip Davies, for accepting gifts from gambling firms while the UK Gambling […]
Legal
August 23, 2021
KRAIL Member Arrested for Taking Money to Assist Licensing
Gambling regulations in Ukraine took center stage after a member of the country’s national regulatory body was arrested on suspicion of bribery. Alleged Bribery Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) arrested a member of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) Friday for allegedly accepting a $90,000 illegal benefit in exchange for providing […]
Sports
August 20, 2021
VBET Expands Presence in Ukraine Sports with FHU Partnership
Online sports betting and gaming brand VBET announced today it entered into a partnership deal with the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation (FHU) to become title sponsor of the Ukrainian national ice hockey team. Restoring Popularity of Ice Hockey Under the terms of the sponsorship deal, VBET and the FHU will collaborate to restore the status […]
Casino
August 3, 2021
Ukraine Welcomes Greentube with First Casino Partnership
Greentube is breaking ground in the Ukrainian gaming market through a partnership with First Casino, a Nebula Games brand. Greentube Makes List of Suppliers to Enter Ukraine As Ukraine is forging ahead with its newly-regulated iGaming market, NOVOMATIC Interactive division Greentube has launched its portfolio of casino products with First Casino, an early-entrant into the Internet gaming market […]
Industry
July 9, 2021
Renovated Billionaire Casino in Kiev Re-Opens for Guests
A luxury casino located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, opened its doors to guests after undergoing a major overhaul of its VIP gambling space. The Billionaire Casino Re-Opens Housed inside the 5-star InterContinental Kiev hotel, which dates back to 1638, the Billionaire Casino saw its gaming floor renovated with 14 new luxury table games […]
Esports
June 17, 2021
Parimatch Becomes a Partner of the Ukrainian Esports Federation
Sports bookmaker company Parimatch is one of the betting pioneers in Ukraine, where gambling was legalized just a year ago in 2020. The company was the first sports betting operator officially approved by the KRAIL (the Ukrainian gambling and lottery regulator) and is now tasked with the responsible mission of reestablishing a betting ecosystem in the country. Parimatch Joins the […]
Business
June 5, 2021
Vbet Gets License for Operating Casino and Poker in Ukraine
BetConstruct’s business-to-consumer brand Vbet has been approved by the Ukrainian gambling and lottery regulator KRAIL for a license for operating online casinos and poker in the country. With permission from KRAIL, Vbet will become Ukraine’s very first official online poker room. Ukraine outlawed gambling in 2009 before finally legalizing it once more in 2020. An ecosystem will now have to be established anew. Vbet […]
Legal
May 21, 2021
Gambling Tax Proposal May Impact Ukraine State and Local Budgets
State and local budgets in Ukraine may be adversely affected by the proposed flat tax rate on gambling revenue in the country, a parliamentary committee warned, asking the government to consider subsidies to address the deficit. High Taxes will Minimize Consumption The Scientific and Expert Management Committee of the Ukraine Parliament argued that there is […]
Legal
March 26, 2021
In March Ukraine Closed More Than 30 Illegal Gambling Venues
Ukraine’s Secret Service together with the country’s regulator shut down more than 30 venues offering illegal gambling in March. During the raids in multiple regions across the country, officials confiscated a significant number of casino equipment and cash. Ukraine Steps up Efforts against Illegal Gambling Several bills proposed the legalization of gambling in Ukraine last […]
Industry
March 11, 2021
Ukraine Welcomes Slotegrator at This Month’s “Ukrainian Gaming Week”
Slotegrator will attend the “Ukrainian Gaming Week” in Kyiv to give their expert opinion of the growing Ukrainian gambling market. Ukrainian Finance Committee changed the original bill regulating the industry and introduced a new flat tax on gambling winnings, and decreased license fees. Slotegrator to Give Advice on Ukrainian Market Sustainability Slotegrator is a software developer […]