On 13 August 2020, the Law of Ukraine "On State Regulation
of Organizing and Conducting Gambling" (the "Law")
enters into force. It provides for the lift of an encompassing
gambling ban, effective in Ukraine since 2009. It aims at
establishing a regulated gambling market in Ukraine, open for both
Ukrainian and foreign investors.
The Law legitimises major land-based and online gambling
verticals:
- land-based casinos
- online casinos
- betting (online and offline)
- slot machines halls
- online poker
Offline gambling (land-based casinos, betting in betting shops
and slot machines halls) shall take place only in the hotels of a
certain category and out-of-town recreation complexes, depending on
their location (Kyiv or other cities):
