Legislation Reports

By: Aydin Guney

In spite of many unsolved issues before the first casino can open its doors to its long and patiently waiting customers, there have been improvements in the Ukrainian Gaming Market during the past several weeks. As it is clear to all of us now, before gaming operators can receive a license to operate any gaming, hotels, where the gaming operator is planning to start operation, must receive permission.

Up until recently, the Prohibition of Gambling Business in Ukraine banned operating a gambling business as well as participation in similar activities. The law included all types of gambling, including sites like online casino real money no deposit that offers player real winnings without making first income.

12th November 2020: The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has successfully completed the 2nd round of the competitive selection process to appoint 4 new members of the Ukrainian Gambling and Lottery Commission. 

Three online gambling operators have been investigated by the Gambling Commission for social responsibility and money laundering failures as part of the Commission’s ongoing drive to raise standards through its tough enforcement action. 

BGO Entertainment Limited, GAN PLC and NetBet Enterprises Limited were all subject to licence reviews following a number of failures which included not doing enough to keep consumers safe and failing to prevent money laundering and criminal spend.

By: Marko Tomic, Partner, Law Firm Anđelović, Siketić & Tomić d.o.o. Zagreb

1. Russia

By: Marko Tomic, Partner, Law Firm Anđelović, Siketić & Tomić d.o.o. Zagreb

1. Ukraine

1. Ukraine

The document introduces comprehensive regulation of the gambling market and an exhaustive list of permitted activities in the sphere of gambling.

The slot machine rooms may only be installed in hotels that have three, four or five stars. 

Residents of the aggressor state are not allowed to have gambling business in Ukraine.

By: Bay City Ventures Managing Director, Joji Kokuryo

Twenty-three months since the passing of the Integrated Resort (IR) Implementation Act, Japan’s procedure continues to gradually move forward. However, there are still many major steps that must be accomplished for the gaming industry to lay its roots in this East Asian country.

Monday, July 20: Games and adult entertainment will soon return to cities and towns across the country, after The Grosvenor Casino today announced that it is preparing to open its venues from Saturday, August 1.

Under current government directives, 44 casinos across the country will welcome returning friends and family to enjoy the fun and excitement of visiting the casino for the first time since Grosvenor temporarily closed its facilities in March due to lockout restrictions.