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A liberal, open and fair betting industry is worth the gamble for Ukraine

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The new President of Ukraine, Volodmyr Zelensky, has wasted no time since his election in May, with Ukraine poised for a series of policy reforms set to pave the way for the country’s economic liberalization and growth.

Following comments made by the President in Istanbul earlier this year in front of Turkish and Ukrainian business delegations, it’s clear that the gambling market is one of the industries set to face major shifts in legislation which could open up the industry, providing a boost to the wider Ukrainian economy.

Rewinding ten years, laws were introduced that prohibited almost all forms of gambling in Ukraine. Sure enough, over the past decade the market has been quietly operating in the shadows through ‘lottery licences’ awarded by three licensing companies said to have close ties with politicians affiliated with the former President Poroshenko.

Under the grip of, what is in effect a lottery monopoly, the industry has been stifled. Loopholes in lottery licences mean there’s been no oversight and accountability for the operators and therefore no protection for consumers. With job creation, innovation and entrepreneurialism restricted, the industry has delivered no real economic benefit to the country, despite the huge potential of the market.

According to estimations of the Finance Ministry of Ukraine, a legalised gambling industry could provide approximately UAH 5 billion of additional revenue to the state’s budget – versus under the current model, which sees less than UAH six million of taxes generated by the industry.

So what’s set to change? Industry insiders are said to be encouraged by the President’s vows to liberalize the economy of Ukraine and create a fairer climate for gambling businesses to operate legitimately, with the potential to grow. Yet there are also concerns over how the legislation will play out, with suggestions that influential oligarchs have become involved in discussions regarding legalisation and the future of the industry.

It has been alleged that oligarchs are pushing for the implementation of a ‘Master Licence’ system, effectively creating a ‘gambling oligopoly’ which will see 10 or less Master Licences sold (or given) to eligible companies, who could then sublease the licences to gambling businesses. In the hands of a small number of entities, the result could be a very similar system to which operates now, where the system is effectively controlled by unaccountable individuals with vested interests.

This falls well short of the best-practice we see in established markets across Europe where betting licenses are awarded by an independent regulator to eligible operators who meet the right standards and regulations, helping to guarantee consumer protection. The implementation of this system would lead to the creation of an open and competitive market, encouraging inward investment and innovation from betting operators and suppliers in the financial services and technology sectors.

It seems if Ukraine is going to seize the opportunity of opening of its betting sector, it must resist the demands of the oligarchs and base its legislation on the fair awarding and scrutiny of gambling licenses. Those set to gain are not just the operators and the consumers, but the country itself – with the creation of thousands of jobs, and a thriving high-tech industry.


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Kore Digital Mining Ltd Announces Additional 14 PH/s Bitcoin Mining Capacity

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Kore Digital Mining Ltd, a UK based Bitcoin mining company, announces that effective 1st May 2024, an additional 14 PH/s mining capacity will be added to its existing infrastructure.

This additional capacity will be provided by a major Bitcoin mining corporation and will be operational until 30th June 2024.

Derek Nisbet, Kore’s Founder & CEO, said – “We are pleased to work with a leading Bitcoin Miner in securing a large amount of mining capacity, for a 2 month trial period. We look forward to hopefully extending this period and engaging more with major mining corporations offering Bitcoin hashing opportunities, in the future.”

This additional 14PH/s Bitcoin mining capacity adds to the existing 2 PH/s currently operational with Kore’s own infrastructure and an additional 4 PH/s is due to be added over the next quarter, totalling 20 PH/s.

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William Hill Announced as Official Betting Partner of Qipco Guineas Festival

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Leading bookmaker becomes official betting partner of first UK Classic meeting of 2024

William Hill has been announced as the new official betting partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival, the first UK Classic meeting of the season.

It’s the latest addition to William Hill’s spring racing roster, following sponsorship of The Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, the Punchestown Champion Chase and its status as official betting partner of the Randox Grand National Festival.

The 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas headline the three-day meeting and the leading bookmaker will sponsor 15 races across the weekend with the Jockey Club Stakes, Palace House and Dahlia Stakes among the races now featuring the William Hill title.

Aidan O’Brien’s unbeaten superstar City of Troy is still all the rage for the 2,000 Guineas at 4/6 whereas Karl Burke’s Fallen Angel heads a competitive looking 1,000 Guineas market at 7/2.

“We’re delighted to become the official betting partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival, strengthening our relationship with The Jockey Club on the back of a fantastic Grand National Festival,” a spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said. “It’s brilliant for William Hill to be associated directly with such a prestigious event at Newmarket, the home of the thoroughbred, for this season’s first two Classics. The company has a close connection with the history of the 2,000 Guineas as William Hill himself bred the 1949 winner, Nimbus, who then went on to win the Derby.

“We’re excited to be involved at racing’s key meetings and see the Qipco Guineas Festival as the perfect sponsorship as the British flat season kicks into gear.”

Newmarket – 2,000 Guineas: May 4, 2024

City Of Troy 4/6
Rosallion 4/1
Notable Speech 12/1
Henry Longfellow 12/1
Night Raider 16/1
Alyanaabi 16/1
Ancient Wisdom 16/1
Task Force 16/1
Ghostwriter 16/1
Iberian 20/1
BAR 25/1

Newmarket – 1,000 Guineas: May 5, 2024

Fallen Angel 7/2
Ylang Ylang 4/1
Dance Sequence 5/1
Ramatuelle 10/1
See The Fire 12/1
Content 12/1
One Look 14/1
Pretty Crystal 14/1
Buttons 20/1
Purple Lily 20/1
Porta Fortuna 20/1
Star Style 20/1
BAR 25/1

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Midjiwan Supports Reforestation Efforts With New Elyrion Tribe Skin In The Battle Of Polytopia

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Midjiwan, the award-winning independent studio behind The Battle of Polytopia, is celebrating Elyrion (∑∫ỹriȱŋ) Tribe Week with a brand-new Midnight (₼idŋighţ) skin and donations to support reforestation.

Tapping into the Elyrion Tribe’s nature magic abilities, every purchase of an Elyrion item in the game will plant one real-world tree from April 22-28 2024. Midjiwan has teamed up with The Canopy Project, an organisation that works with global partners to reforest areas in urgent need of rehabilitation, combining The Battle Of Polytopia’s themes with a desire to make real change in the world. Previous years of Elyrion Tribe Week have resulted in the planting of over 12,000 trees.

The Elyrion Tribe is a mysterious group of elves, dedicated to defending their woodland home with their unique magic and connection with nature. Players using the Elyrion tribe have the ability to enchant animals into Polytaurs and summon powerful Fire Dragons.

Christian Lövstedt, General Manager at Midjiwan, commented:

“This is a hugely exciting partnership, allowing players to support the planet and contribute to reforestation whilst also accessing brilliant new content to use in The Battle Of Polytopia.”

Alongside donating to The Canopy Project, The Battle Of Polytopia also boasts a brand-new skin for the Elyrion Tribe! The Midnight skin allows players to create graves, build crypts, and summon demons in dark forests, all in service of the mysterious Shard of D’Naeh.

The Midnight skin re-skins the entire Elyrion Tribe as the Midnight Cult. Everything the Elyrion Tribe is all about – nature, enchantment, and sanctuary – is turned on its head, corrupted into a dark, twisted dystopia of itself.

Midjiwan has already invested €250,000 in solar power projects in rural areas around Africa, and other charitable projects. The studio continues to seek opportunities to combine its in-game creativity with real-world benefits. The Battle of Polytopia is available on Nintendo Switch, the App Store, Google Play, PC, and Tesla cars.

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