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Live casino in Ukraine 2026: PlayCity licences and the rules
Online casino is legal in Ukraine at operators licensed by PlayCity, the state regulator that replaced KRAIL in 2025. The live casinos on this page are internationally licensed sites that accept players from Ukraine, according to our data. None of them holds a Ukrainian licence, and PlayCity blocks illegal gambling websites.
Legal status
Is online live casino legal in Ukraine?
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal at Ukrainian-licensed operators
Law No. 768-IX of 14 July 2020 legalised online casino for licensed operators. Since June 2025 the PlayCity agency has issued licences in place of KRAIL and has blocked more than 4,100 illegal gambling websites. Players must be 21 or over.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Law No. 768-IX (zakon.rada.gov.ua); Yogonet, 4 June 2026; SBC News, 11 May 2026.
Live casino in Ukraine: key facts
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2020
Year Ukraine legalised gambling, including online casino.
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21+
Minimum age for gambling in Ukraine.
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4,100+
Illegal gambling websites blocked in PlayCity's first year.
Timeline
How the rules developed in Ukraine
- 2009 Gambling ban after the Dnipro casino fire.
- 2020 Law No. 768-IX legalises gambling (14 July).
- 2025 PlayCity replaces KRAIL as regulator (June).
Sources: zakon.rada.gov.ua; Yogonet; SBC News.
Offshore live casinos
Live casinos that accept players from Ukraine
Internationally licensed sites that take players from Ukraine. None holds a PlayCity licence, so Ukrainian regulation does not cover them, and PlayCity has blocked more than 4,100 illegal gambling websites. The gambling age in Ukraine is 21. Check the law and decide for yourself before you play.
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Live casino in Ukraine: FAQ
Is live casino legal in Ukraine?
Yes, at operators licensed by PlayCity under Law No. 768-IX.
What is the gambling age in Ukraine?
21.
What happened to KRAIL?
PlayCity took over regulation of gambling in June 2025.
Why does this page list offshore casinos?
Each country page shows the live casinos in our ranking that accept players from that country. For Ukraine these are internationally licensed sites. None of them holds a PlayCity licence.
Is it legal to play at them from Ukraine?
Online casino in Ukraine is legal at operators licensed by PlayCity under Law No. 768-IX. The sites listed here have no Ukrainian licence, so they are not authorised in Ukraine and can be blocked. Players must be 21 or over. Check the law and decide for yourself.
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