Eastern Europe
Ukraine Eases Up Licensing Costs for Gambling Operators
Ukraine is going to review a new law that will reduce licensing costs for operators willing to launch in the re-regulated gambling market in the country. As per the new bill, Ukraine would no longer expect from license holders to pay triple fees in the absence of a monitoring system which is still being delivered.
Moving forward, license holders could only have to satisfy much smaller licensing fees, depending on the vertical they wish to operate in. Sports betting firms would have to pay an estimated $1 million to cover licensing fees, from previously over $3 million.
Interactive casino license-holders would pay $250,000 per license as opposed to close to $800,000 under the original proposal, should the new bill pass.
In the absence of a monitoring system, however, license holders would be obliged to carry out an audit and submit it to the Ukrainian tax authorities once the system is rolled out officially to catch up authorities to key metrics that the system is designed to track in the first place.
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Bogdan Smeu
CT Interactive Expands In Romania with New Game Launch on Maxbet.ro
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CT Interactive has further expanded its presence in the regulated Romanian market through the launch of new gaming content on Maxbet.ro. The collaboration introduces a selection of top-performing titles designed to boost player engagement and enhance the overall gaming experience across the region.
As part of the collaboration, Maxbet.ro will feature two exclusive titles available only to its players — Kyoto Magic and Fruits & Sweets Buy Bonus.
Martin Ivanov, Chief Operating Officer at CT Interactive, said: “Our collaboration with Maxbet.ro reflects our commitment to developing high-quality content that meets the demands of the modern Romanian player. Titles like Fruits & Sweets Buy Bonus and Kyoto Magic showcase the best of our portfolio – dynamic gameplay, strategic depth, attractive bonus features and excellent math models.”
“We are confident that our exclusive titles will enhance the gaming experience for Maxbet’s players, offering them a richer, more immersive, and engaging journey,” added Bogdan Smeu, Regional Manager for Romania at CT Interactive.
In addition to the exclusive titles, Maxbet.ro will now feature a selection of CT Interactive’s most popular games, including 20 Mega Star, Lucky Clover 10, The Shining Globe, Zet Fruits and Doctor Winstein Buy Bonus.
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Bragg Gaming Group
Bragg Rolls Out Premium Content Suite with Napoleon Romania
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Bragg Gaming Group has expanded its reach in Eastern Europe with the launch of its premium content suite with Napoleon Romania.
The company took to social media to declare that the move, as well as strengthening its presence in Romania, “expands our already fantastic partnership with the Superbet Group brand.”
“Napoleon Romania players now have access to a rich portfolio of Bragg’s exclusive online casino content and aggregated online casino content, featuring hit titles like Golden Gal’s Cash Towers, Almighty Pegasus and Big Roar. We’re also celebrating the launch of fan-favourite Royal Seven Deluxe,” the company commented.
The company particularly singled out Linda Zaumane, head of account management and Neill Whyte, Bragg’s chief commercial officer for thanks.
“Their hard work and leadership were instrumental in securing and executing this important launch!”
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Compliance Updates
Romania Bans Polymarket Over Illegal Cryptocurrency Betting Activities
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Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has officially blacklisted Polymarket, a prominent prediction market that allows users to bet on future events, citing its operation as an unlicensed gambling platform. The decision comes amid heightened concerns over crypto-based betting during recent election cycles, where Polymarket reportedly saw trading volumes surpassing $600 million.
ONJN asserts that Polymarket’s “counterpart betting” model – where users wager against each other on future outcomes – falls squarely within the scope of Romanian gambling regulations. The regulator clarified that regardless of whether bets are placed using fiat currency or cryptocurrencies, they are legal gambling activities that require appropriate licensing. ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare emphasised that the issue is about compliance with the law, not technology, stating, “It’s about the law, not the platform’s blockchain foundation.”
Although Polymarket promotes itself as an “event trading” platform, ONJN concluded that its operational structure – where users place bets on the outcomes of unpredictable events and the platform earns commissions – meets the legal criteria of gambling. Consequently, Romanian internet providers are now mandated to block access to the platform.
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