Ukraine blocks military personnel from online gambling under new system
Ukraine is set to roll out a new system blocking military personnel from online gambling. The move follows a 2024 decree by President Volodymyr Zelensky that banned service members from betting during martial law. The initiative aims to curb gambling addiction and protect sensitive data while enforcing stricter controls.
The system will automatically block access for anyone listed in military databases or a gambling prohibition registry. Operators will not receive specific reasons for denied access, ensuring privacy. PlayCity, the state gambling regulator, will oversee implementation and data security.
Since early 2024, Ukraine has cracked down on illegal gambling sites. The Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) blocked over 4,500 unauthorised platforms by mid-2024. That number grew to more than 6,000 by the end of the year and exceeded 12,000 by late 2025. Internet providers must comply with mandatory blocking under Law No. 594-IX, with ongoing monitoring by the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
The new restrictions build on earlier measures introduced in 2024. These included a blanket ban on military personnel using online casinos while martial law remains in effect. Authorities have stressed the need to shield service members and their families from financial harm linked to gambling.
The system will cross-check login attempts against official records to enforce the ban. Further monitoring is planned, and additional safeguards may be introduced. The government's broader campaign against illegal gambling and addiction will continue alongside these measures.
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