The regulator is increasing pressure on the gambling market: Favbet and Slots City fined for ignoring requests
23 December 15:30
The gambling regulator PlayCity has fined two operators for violating the requirements for interaction with the state authority. This was reported by the PlayCity press service, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The largest fine – UAH 1.2 million – was imposed on Favbet betting company for failure to provide the requested information, and another UAH 400 thousand was collected from the online slots operator for a delayed response.
What is known
PlayCity announced the application of financial sanctions to two gambling organizers. The reason is a violation of the obligation to timely and fully respond to official requests from the regulator, in particular in cases related to player complaints.
Who was fined and why
Favbet Betting Company LLC – UAH 1.2 million.
The regulator notes that the company received a request for materials on player complaints, but the response did not contain the necessary information requested.
Slots U.A. LLC – UAH 400 thousand.
The company provided the information, but in violation of the established deadlines, which is also a violation of the license terms.
Sanctions were imposed against the backdrop of industry revenue growth
In the first nine months of 2025, online casinos in Ukraine received UAH 45.5 billion, which is 8% more than in the same period of 2024. The regulator has repeatedly stated that with the growth of turnover, it will increase supervision over compliance with the rules.
Fines do not mean automatic revocation of licenses, but repeated or systemic violations can lead to stricter sanctions.
