Ukraine Unveils Online Monitoring System for Gambling Sector
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution introducing a State Online Monitoring System to track all gambling transactions in real time.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The development, announced on August 31, 2025, requires all licensed operators, both land-based and online, to integrate with the system, enabling real-time monitoring of bets, returns, and winnings.
This move comes as Kyiv pushes forward with efforts to increase transparency and compliance in a sector plagued by past scandals and wartime challenges.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, which is spearheading the initiative, has been working closely with IT companies since July 2025 and plans to announce a public tender for the platform's development soon, with a target launch date of September 30.
The new monitoring platform will support PlayCity, Ukraine's recently established gambling regulator, allowing for live verification of operator data and the publication of accurate market statistics.
It succeeds the now-defunct Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), which was disbanded amid allegations of corruption, including money laundering and links to Russian operatives.
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The reforms address growing concerns over gambling's societal impact, particularly during wartime.
The National Bank of Ukraine has warned that citizens are spending nearly UAH 400 million (around €8 million) daily on online platforms, exacerbating issues like addiction among vulnerable groups, including military personnel.
In response, the government is preparing additional legislative changes, such as a blanket ban on gambling advertising, a new register for B2B licenses, and centralized powers for PlayCity to block illegal websites.
PlayCity has already launched a separate tracking system for illegal gambling sites in August 2025, allowing citizens to report suspicious platforms and verify licenses.
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