Online bingo is legal in Ukraine under the Law on State Regulation of Activity of the Organisation and Conduct of Gambling No. 768-IX, which regulates both land-based and online gambling activities (1). The Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), established in 2020, previously oversaw licensing but will be dissolved by April 1, 2025, following President Zelenskyy's signing of sweeping gambling reforms (2). The new law replaces KRAIL with a central executive body responsible for implementing and enforcing state policies on gambling and lotteries, following accusations of inefficiency and corruption within KRAIL since its creation (2). Operators must obtain specific licenses for online casinos, online poker, or betting activities, each valid for five years (1).
The incoming regulatory authority will manage licensing, enforce compliance, and implement real-time monitoring systems to oversee gambling activities (2). Under Ukraine's licensing framework, only Ukrainian resident legal entities can operate online gambling, with minimum statutory capital requirements of UAH 30 million (approximately EUR 750,000) (1). License fees vary by type, with online casino licenses costing UAH 39 million, online poker licenses UAH 30 million, and internet bookmaking licenses UAH 180 million (1). The reformed legislation introduces mandatory breaks during gambling sessions, spending caps, and playtime limits as part of responsible gambling measures (2).
"The essence of the law is to reorganize the KRAIL and remove the human factor from the license issuance process, stated Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation."
The new law imposes extensive restrictions to combat gambling addiction, including a complete ban on gambling advertising except under strict conditions such as late-night broadcasts targeting audiences over 21 (2). Gambling payments must now be made exclusively through bank accounts, with companies holding tax or licensing arrears ineligible for licenses (2). Stringent sponsorship rules exclude military personnel and public figures from promotional activities, while companies linked to hostile nations are barred from obtaining licenses (2). Online gambling operators face an 18% tax on gross gaming revenue after deducting winnings paid to players, while all winnings are subject to 18% personal income tax and 1.5% military levy (1).
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-cee/ukraine
https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/01/06/90921-ukraine-enacts-sweeping-gambling-reforms-disbands-regulatory-body-driven-by-corruption-allegations
Last updated: 29-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
