Ukraine

News & Analysis

Ukraine To Further Excise Russian Influence As It Prepares Slate Of Amendments

Ukraine is preparing yet more measures to prevent Russia’s incursion into its gambling market, with the country set to ban the use of any brands that are owned by Russians.

Parimatch Among Ukrainian Companies Shuttered Over Russia Links

Ukraine has named a slew of gambling companies that must shut down over alleged links to Russia, including leading bookmaker Parimatch, which has previously pledged to channel profits directly to the Ukrainian army.

Ukraine Blocks Sites As It Finalises Russian Sanctions

Ukraine’s regulator says it has blocked 709 illegal gambling sites and shut down 606 unlicensed gambling establishments, as it readies new powers to expunge Russia from its gambling market.

Ukraine Casino Industry Under Threat As Government Calls In Debts

Ukrainian casinos will no longer be able to defer their licence fees and have been told they must pay any outstanding money in the next 30 days.

Ukrainian Regulator Empowered To Sanction Russia-Backed Firms

Ukraine’s gambling regulator has been granted additional powers to punish companies with links to Russia.

Research & Reports

Interactive Map: Gambling Advertising Across Europe

Advertising is one of the most hotly discussed topics in the European gambling industry. In this map, VIXIO GamblingCompliance shows the current situation regarding gambling advertising in all jurisdictions. The map highlights the differences among the countries that allow, partially prohibit or forbid gambling advertising.

Gambling Advertising in Europe - What's on the Horizon for 2021?

Under several themed headings, this report considers some of Europe’s key recent and expected gambling advertising developments.

Special Report: New Ukrainian Draft Gambling Law

Following the election of a new President in the country, who is said to be determined to change the current gambling legislation, a draft gambling law has been introduced in parliament. This report provides an overview of what that draft law encompasses.

Data & Forecasts

Market Monitor: World Lottery Association Compendium

This report contains around 40,000 data points across over 150 lotteries and 85 countries, as collated annually by the World Lottery Association. The dataset displays total sales, GGR, digital sales & digital GGR by product category in horizontal time series and filterable table views.

Olympic Entertainment Group Report - 2005 to 2018Q3

Latest quarterly data from Estonian-listed Olympic Entertainment Group. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Group income, a geographical breakdown of revenues and profits, number of casinos by business segment and online casino revenue. There are approximately 2,480 data points in this document.