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Ukrainian gambling association proposes targeted limits for military personnel

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The Ukrainian Gambling Business Association has proposed case-by-case gambling restrictions for service members, in response to a government draft that would block all military personnel from legally operated betting platforms. Under the association’s proposal, commanders could request restrictions for individuals whose gambling affects their duties, discipline or financial stability. The source says the government has yet to decide on its draft.

The proposal offers licensed operators a narrower compliance approach than a blanket block affecting more than one million service members.

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