PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling
People moves · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Hennadii Novikov was appointed head of PlayCity, Ukraine's state agency for gambling and lottery oversight, in April 2025. The appointment was intended to overhaul governance of Ukraine's stalled gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers views as an economic and security threat. Novikov's tenure has centred on developing the agency's data-driven regulatory approach.
Why it matters
Novikov's data-driven approach will shape oversight of Ukraine's gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers deems an economic and security threat.
Cite as: SectorWire, “PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling”, 14 August 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/playcity-head-novikov-pursues-data-driven-regulation-of-ukrainian-gamb/