Head of International Corporate Law and Fintech Practice
Expert in fintech, crypto, and international corporate law with over 20 years of experience. Specializes in crypto licensing (VASP/CASP), iGaming business support, and international structuring, asset protection, and OSINT analytics for risk assessment and due diligence.
Obtaining a casino license in Ukraine
The gambling market in Ukraine remains one of the most regulated and at the same time attractive for investors. Obtaining a license to conduct activities for the organization and conduct of gambling in casino gambling establishments is a complex multi-level procedure that requires professional legal support. After changing the regulatory model, the key licensing and control powers are exercised by Play City, which significantly affected the approaches to verifying applicants.
The law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” supports the obtaining of casino licenses in Ukraine for Ukrainian and foreign investors, ensuring full compliance with legislation and current regulatory practice.
Basic requirements for obtaining a casino license
Legal entity and ownership structure
The casino operator must be registered in Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to:
- transparency of the ownership structure;
- disclosure of ultimate beneficiaries;
- absence of ties with aggressor countries or sanctioned persons.
Premises requirements
A casino may operate exclusively in five-star hotels or in specially designated areas. The premises must meet strict technical and security requirements.
Financial guarantees and payments
The license is issued for a period of 5 years with an annual payment. The total cost of a casino license is tens of millions of hryvnias, which requires confirmation of the operator’s financial capacity.
Equipment and software certification
All gaming tables, equipment and software must be certified in accordance with Play City requirements.
AML/KYC and responsible gaming
The operator is obliged to implement an effective system of financial monitoring, player identification and responsible gaming policy.
According to market analytical data:
- in 2025, more than 60 applications for a casino license were submitted;
- about 40% of applicants received comments or refusals from the first submission;
- the main reasons for refusals: errors in documents, AML/KYC risks, opaque ownership structure.
Typical mistakes when obtaining a casino license
- incomplete disclosure of beneficiaries;
- inconsistency of AML/KYC policies with Play City requirements;
- problems with the origin of funds;
- lack of equipment certification;
- formal approach to document preparation.
Legal support for obtaining a casino license from “Prikhodko & Partners”
The law firm “Prikhodko & Partners” specializes in gambling licensing, fintech and international corporate law.
Our services include:
- Legal and compliance audit of casinos
- Structuring business and property
- Preparation of a full package of documents
- Development of AML/KYC and Responsible Gambling policies
- Support for submitting documents to Play City
- Communication with the regulator and responding to inquiries
- Post-licensing legal support
We work “on a turnkey basis” – from project analysis to the actual receipt of a casino license in Ukraine.
Why choose “Prikhodko and Partners”?
- experience in gambling and fintech regulation
- understanding the practice of Play City in 2025
- support for foreign investors
- minimization of risks of refusal or delay in the procedure
Obtaining a casino license in Ukraine is a complex legal process that requires a professional approach. In 2025, Play City’s regulatory practice became stricter, and mistakes cost businesses significant financial losses. The law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” provides reliable and effective support for obtaining a casino license in Ukraine.
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