16 OctEnforcement & compliance
PlayCity fines Slots U.A. more than UAH 4.75m in Ukraine
The penalties show operators in Ukraine face enforcement over payment practices and failure to meet corrective orders.
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- 24 Dec 2026 Register connection and testing deadline · entry
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Timeline
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October 2026
September 2026
28 SepTenders & awards
PlayCity tenders for system to restrict Ukrainian service members’ gambling access
The planned register connection would let operators check gambling restrictions without receiving players’ military status.
August 2026
31 AugRegulation
Ukraine adopts gambling harm strategy running until 2035
Ukraine’s strategy brings institutions together for prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and stronger action against illegal gambling websites and advertising.
27 AugTenders & awards
PlayCity launches tender to automate Ukraine’s military gambling restrictions
PlayCity’s tender seeks a system that would check military status and prevent military personnel from accessing gambling.
21 AugEnforcement & compliance
Ukrainian police investigate suspected illegal casino in Volochysk basement
The investigation targets suspected illegal gambling at a residential venue and seeks to establish whether additional people participated.
10 AugRegulation
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The findings measure licensed-market preference while identifying shortcomings in knowledge of player safeguards.
10 AugRegulation
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The findings indicate a preference for licensed providers among surveyed Ukrainian players.
7 AugRegulation
Ukrainian survey finds 86% of casino users prefer licensed operators
The survey reports player preferences favouring Ukraine’s licensed online casino market.
July 2026
29 JulRegulation
PlayCity reports first-year licensing and enforcement results
The results document restored licensing and expanded action against unlicensed services.
29 JulRegulation
PlayCity connects first 11 operators to monitoring system
The testing prepares operators for mandatory transaction monitoring integration.
June 2026
25 JunRegulation
PlayCity study finds support for tighter gambling regulation in Ukraine
The study reports support for tighter rules, with its methodology unavailable for public scrutiny.
23 JunRegulation
PlayCity adds Kick to work against illegal gambling advertising
Kick joins PlayCity’s work with platforms against illegal gambling advertising.
22 JunRegulation
PlayCity works with Kick against illegal gambling advertising
The cooperation addresses illegal gambling advertisements.
3 JunRegulation
PlayCity reports 250 licences during first year
The report documents licensing activity following Ukraine’s transition from KRAIL to PlayCity.
Recent developments
Enforcement & compliance
- PlayCity fines Slots U.A. more than UAH 4.75m in Ukraine
The penalties show operators in Ukraine face enforcement over payment practices and failure to meet corrective orders.
- Ukrainian police investigate suspected illegal casino in Volochysk basement
The investigation targets suspected illegal gambling at a residential venue and seeks to establish whether additional people participated.
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- TenderRegister connection and testing deadline · entry
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