Ukraine

News & Analysis

News In Brief: November 28-December 2, 2022

Aspire Global fined in the UK, the Dutch regulator tells licensees to stop offering cashback bonuses, while the Ukraine regulator oversees closure of another 1xBet brand website, and DraftKings launches a new betting vertical utilising odds and technology from Churchill Downs.

Ukrainian Deputy PM Calls For Regulator's Closure Over Russian Bookmaker Scandal

In the aftermath of the scandal surrounding the shutdown of the Ukrainian operations of Russia-backed bookmaker 1xBet, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, is calling for the closure of the country’s Regulatory Commission on Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL).

News In Brief: November 14-November 18, 2022

The UK Gambling Commission remains silent on white paper timeline, former Texas governor Rick Perry joins push for sports betting legalisation and a slots operator is fined in Australia.

Ukrainian Regulator Investigating Gambling Operators’ Illegal Russian Ties

The Ukrainian Regulatory Commission on Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has teamed up with the Security Service of Ukraine to launch a probe into the potential ties between Ukraine-based gambling industry players and persons and entities based in Russia.

Ukraine Lays Out Where Gambling Operations Are Banned Under Martial Law

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, gambling regulator KRAIL says it has received a number of requests from industry to define the occupied lands in which gambling activities are prohibited.

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.