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Meta and KRAIL engage in combat against unlawful adverts

In the past month, Facebook blocked a total of 24 ads and Instagram blocked 65 messages, y'all. Why? Well, remember back in April when the NSDC came down hard on online casinos and illegal sites? That's right, they enacted a bunch of decisions to clamp down on these casinos, including a new procedure for blocking all forms of gambling advertising, even through electronic communications, and the shutting down of unlicensed gambling websites.

Now, Ukraine's gambling landscape has undergone some big changes since 2023, especially with the emergence of PlayCity as the new state regulator in 2024-2025. While the exact details of the NSDC's April decisions aren't all over the news, here's the latest scoop:

Advertising Regulations

These days, the focus is on stricter enforcement rather than new ad bans. However, regulations line up with earlier restrictions, such as prohibitions on unlicensed gambling advertisements. PlayCity, Ukraine's new regulatory powerhouse, is fining violators hefty sums that exceed €390,000.

Site Blocking

-Massive crackdowns: Over 32,000 illegal gambling websites were blocked in March 2025 through coordinated efforts between PlayCity, Ukraine’s Security Service, and telecom authorities.-Centralized oversight: PlayCity now handles licensing and enforcement, replacing the Commission for Gambling Regulation (CRGL).

Payment Methods

No recent updates on payment restrictions have been divulged. However, compliance audits by PlayCity likely scrutinize payment processing to keep illegal operations at bay.

Key Developments

-New leadership: Gennadiy Novikov, former CRGL deputy head, now heads PlayCity, focusing on transparency and sector reform.-Financial impact: The regulated market projects to generate an additional €220 million annually in tax revenue.

While the NSDC's 2023 decisions set the stage, recent measures under PlayCity show an intensified focus on enforcement and market restructuring. So, keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed for a safer, cleaner gambling scene in Ukraine.

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  1. Despite the lack of recent updates, it's likely that PlayCity's compliance audits scrutinize payment processing to prevent illegal gambling operations.
  2. PlayCity, Ukraine's new regulatory body, is fining violators significant amounts exceeding €390,000 for unlicensed gambling advertisements.
  3. In a coordinated effort, PlayCity, Ukraine’s Security Service, and telecom authorities blocked over 32,000 illegal gambling websites in March 2025 as part of massive crackdowns.
  4. The NSDC's decisions in 2023 set the stage, but recent measures under PlayCity demonstrate an intensified focus on enforcement and market restructuring, aiming for a safer, cleaner gambling scene in Ukraine.
Multinational giant Meta Platforms, Inc. joins forces with CRAIL in a bid to thwart the proliferation of illicit gambling advertisements aimed at Ukrainian internet users.

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