The new gambling regulator PlayCity will hold the first competitive tender to select state lottery operators.
Ukraine.- PlayCity, the new national gambling regulator, has unveiled a draft proposal to overhaul the licensing process for lotteries in Ukraine. The proposal would introduce regulation for a sector that has been operating without oversight.
It’s expected that PlayCity will host the first competitive tender to select state lottery operators in Ukraine. The aim is to generate UAH 10bn (€207m) a year in licensing fees, with revenue to be directed toward defence amid the ongoing war with Russia.
The proposal also states that there will be specified procedures for payments. The proposal is still in draft form with terms to be defined through a public consultation. The Cabinet of Ministers has also embedded wartime concessions into the regulatory framework to accommodate the realities of martial law.
New system for monitoring gambling in Ukraine
PlayCity replaced KRAIL in June and has already stepped up enforcement action, issuing fines to casino operators in August for failing to submit mandatory reports. It has also confirmed plans to introduce a new national monitoring system for gaming in Ukraine.
As announced back in July, the system will track and record all gambling transactions nationwide, and both land-based and online operators will have to integrate with the system, including gaming arcades, sportsbooks and online poker platforms. The system will enable real-time monitoring of bets, payouts, and winnings
PlayCity will use the system to verify operator data live, publish market statistics and ensure compliance. A public tender for the system’s development is expected soon.
The Ukrainian government is also preparing new legislation for a nationwide ban on gambling advertising, the creation of a B2B licence registry, and expanded powers for PlayCity to block unauthorised gambling websites.
PlayCity is also expected to implement time limits and mandatory breaks, requiring operators to interrupt customer play with scheduled pauses to prevent players from engaging in continuous gaming beyond a specified daily threshold.
The Cabinet of Ministers established PlayCity in March. The head of the new state agency is Hennadiy Novikov, a lawyer with public administration experience. He previously served as deputy head of the Gambling Regulation Commission (KRAIL) and supported Ministry of Digital Transformation’s dismantling of the former regulator. In his previous role, Novikov initiated the process of blocking illegal online casinos and facilitated inspections of gambling operators for legal compliance, the ministry said.
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