DLA Piper Ukraine becomes sponsor of ‘Game ON’

The firm will rely on currently existing legislative initiatives aiming to provide for regulation of gambling in Ukraine with primary focus on online gambling sector.

Natalia Pakhomovska, Partner, Head of Intellectual Property & Technology in Ukraine, said: "Today almost all countries have at least one form of authorized gambling and Ukraine is on its route to introduce its own regulation. At a time where government is increasingly looking to gambling duties to fill the gaps in the state budget, operators and suppliers need to be alive to the challenges if they are to make the most of the resulting opportunities. Thanks to the cross-border expertise we can guide the clients around the pitfalls of working in new environments and help run and support successful international businesses with global brands."

Glyn Thomas, co-owner of ACE Publishing Ltd., organizer of Game ON, commented: “DLA Piper have extensive experience in the operating and regulatory requirements of both physical and virtual gambling businesses, as well as close understanding of best practices for the industry. This expertise, which combines true global reach with local understanding of even most complex issues, will provide an invaluable contribution to the development of new world-class legislation in Ukraine.”

Game ON is an industry-wide program of events and initiatives, backed by the Ukrainian government, which will open with a two-day Conference bringing together top officials and international gambling industry. Presentations and discussions will focus on how Ukraine can have a rejuvenated gaming industry that is transparent and fair to all involved, while providing a sizeable contribution towards the country’s economy.