Updates To Gambling Regulations In Ukraine

January 2025 – The Ukrainian parliament recently adopted Law of Ukraine No. 4116-IX¹ to combat gambling addiction (ludomania) and to improve the state regulation of activities related to the organisation and conduct of gambling and lotteries. Most of the amendments will come into force on 1 April 2025.

The main changes, inter alia, include:

1. The abolition of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries and the establishment of a new authorized body.
2. A significant expansion and detailing of applicable rules concerning the advertising of gambling, including:

• a prohibition on using patriotic themes and topics related to the war with Russia, and on using volunteers and military personnel in advertising;