TLDR Ukraine’s regulated gambling sector generated €395 million in tax revenue and €39.4 million in license fees during 2025 Lottery licensing resumed for the first time in 12 years, creating a new government revenue stream Authorities blacklisted 3,500 illegal gambling websites and fined 16 influencers for promoting unlicensed operators New player protection rules ban loss-linked bonuses and let users set spending and time limits Ukraine’s Prosecutor General opened a criminal case into alleged irregularities around the State Online Monitoring System
Ukraine’s gambling industry posted strong financial results for 2025 after the government overhauled its regulatory framework. The country’s gambling regulator PlayCity and the Ministry of Digital Transformation released the figures this week.
The regulated sector brought in €39.4 million in direct license revenue. Total tax contributions from the industry reached nearly €395 million for the full calendar year.
The results mark the first complete year of data since Ukraine restructured its gambling market. The government re-legalized gambling back in 2020 but has spent the years since tightening oversight.
One of the biggest changes was the return of lottery licensing. Ukraine had not issued formal lottery licenses in 12 years.
The restart means the state now collects payments directly from lottery operators. Officials described it as a key step in bringing all gaming activity under formal supervision.
Crackdown on Illegal Operators
Enforcement against the black market was a major focus during 2025. PlayCity worked with national law enforcement to target unlicensed gambling operations across the country.
Authorities blacklisted 3,500 illegal gambling websites over the past year. They also blocked 500 social media accounts that were promoting unlicensed gambling services.
Sixteen influencers were fined for endorsing illegal gambling sites. The government also established partnerships with Meta, TikTok, Viber, and Google to speed up the removal of illegal marketing content.