Publishing company Luck is initiating legal action against KRAIL, seeking financial compensation following an imposed penalty.
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Up for review is the case at the Volynsky Administrative Court, with the judge set to make a solitary decision. You might recall that "Vіsnik+K" was the first company to receive a fine from KRAIL back in March for misleading advertising of gambling activities. According to the commission, the advertisement promoted unlicensed operators.
It's worth noting that changes to the advertising law took effect in October, considerably reducing gambling advertising opportunities. Now, KRAIL holds the power and obligation to enforce the law and penalize offenders.
Moreover, a bill with the potential to almost entirely ban gambling advertising, numbered 9256-d, is undergoing a second reading in the Verkhovna Rada. However, the business community alleges that this bill is being lobbied.
Delving a bit deeper, there have been ongoing discussions regarding stricter gambling ad rules in Ukraine. For instance, in 2023, authorities proposed restrictions such as bans on TV/radio ads during 7 AM–10 PM and mandatory addiction warnings. Moreover, the National Council on TV and Radio Broadcasting reinforced ad restrictions in 2022-2023 in response to criticism of aggressive gambling marketing post-legalization.
Should any specific bill pass, it could lead to increased sector accountability, potential revenue trade-offs, and enforcement challenges in monitoring digital and social media platforms.
To stay updated on the current status of any specific bill, check the Verkhovna Rada's official portal at rada.gov.ua. Also, keep an eye on the Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy, as they handle gambling laws.
A reminder: Ukrainian bill numbering typically includes a base number followed by a suffix (e.g., -д for drafts), so ensure you confirm the exact naming format if recent amendments exist post-2023. Always double-check primary sources for real-time updates.
- The Volynsky Administrative Court is set to make a decision regarding a case involving a fine imposed on "Vіsnik+K" by KRAIL for advertising gambling activities, which KRAIL deemed as misleading and promoting unlicensed operators.
- In response to changes in the advertising law that took effect in October, KRAIL now holds the power and obligation to enforce the law, penalizing offenders who violate gambling advertisement regulations.
- As the bill numbered 9256-d undergoes a second reading in the Verkhovna Rada, it may potentially lead to almost complete restrictions on gambling advertisements, including digital and social media platforms, if passed.
