PlayCity and TikTok Block Illegal Gambling Ads in Ukraine
Ukraine has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling promotion on social media, expanding enforcement to TikTok. Thanks to enhanced cooperation between PlayCity and the platform, dozens of accounts promoting unlicensed gambling activities have been removed – reaching hundreds of thousands of users before being taken down.
TikTok Becomes New Focus of Action
Ukraine’s digital authorities have reported significant progress in restricting illegal casino advertising. In cooperation with TikTok, 33 accounts violating gambling advertising laws have been blocked.
Collectively, these profiles had an audience of over 365,000 followers. An additional 20 accounts, reaching more than 625,000 users, are still under review. Hennadiy Novikov, Head of PlayCity said
“We submit a complaint to TikTok, and within a few days the account is blocked. Until September, these were isolated instances and our requests were reviewed very slowly. Now we have established the process and have an effective tool to counter illegal gambling advertising on this platform.
Cooperation With Meta Also Ongoing
Beyond TikTok, Ukraine continues monitoring other platforms – most notably Meta’s ecosystem. Authorities confirmed that 54 Instagram pages promoting illegal gambling have already been removed.
This is part of a broader nationwide mission to mitigate gambling harm and prevent teenagers from exposure to gambling-related content.
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Expanding Digital Protection Measures
Ukraine’s Ministry emphasized the goal of a safe online environment for citizens, noting ongoing collaboration with global tech companies.
“Our goal is to guarantee a safe digital space for Ukrainians. Together with PlayCity, we continue to monitor social networks, streaming services, and video platforms and identify those who violate the law. We will further strengthen cooperation with global digital platforms so that illegal gambling advertising does not appear in our online space.”
Authorities vow continued efforts, including broader surveillance and faster takedowns of offenders. Ukraine’s new enforcement strategy is demonstrating measurable results:
he crackdown marks one of the most coordinated actions yet against illegal gambling advertising in Ukraine – a growing concern across Europe.