“Competitions, license fees, electronic accounting system: Ukraine relaunches the state lottery marketThe Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution establishing new rules for lottery operators. They provide for open competitions for
obtaining licenses, annual license fees, and an electronic accounting system.
”, — write: unn.ua
Today, we adopted a resolution that establishes new and clear rules for lottery operators, developed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation. For more than a decade, this area has operated in a “gray” zone: without control, transparent reporting, and payment of license fees. This led to significant losses for the budget and created opportunities for abuse.
The new rules provide for:
- open tenders for obtaining licenses;
- annual license payments – over UAH 67 million from three operators;
- an electronic accounting system that will allow the state to track sales and prize payments in real time;
- unique QR codes for each ticket and terminal to ensure protection against counterfeiting and confirm the legality of the equipment.
Recall The State Agency for Gambling Regulation PlayCity stated that state lotteries in Ukraine have been operating for many years without proper control and may illegally organize gambling. According to PlayCity representatives, the websites of the so-called “state” lotteries are filled with slots and betting, which, in their opinion, indicates possible criminal violations that should be immediately stopped.