Ukrainian Gaming Week: On June 30, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine started the consideration of the draft law 2285-d “About regulation of activities related to organization and conduct of gambling” at the second reading stage.

The Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy Daniil Getmantsev reported that initially around 3,500 amendments to the draft law were suggested. Now just 1,500 out of them are left for consideration. It is expected that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will handle it during the next plenary week.

At the dawn of the gambling market transformation in the country, Smile-Expo will host a large industry exhibition Ukrainian Gaming Week 2020 in Kyiv. On October 6 – 7, participants of the event will present advanced gambling solutions and speak about the subtleties of the Ukrainian gambling legislation, advantages, and prospects of the market.

The exhibition expects 100 participating companies and 2,000 attendees, and its floor area will comprise 6,000 square meters.

Exhibition UGW 2020

Exhibitors will include software developers, gambling hardware manufacturers, affiliate networks and programs, banks, payment aggregators, gambling operators, bookmakers, marketing and SEO agencies, consulting, law companies, and many others. For instance,

  • IGT – an American company that provides a range of stationary slot machines, lottery and betting terminals, video slots, mobile and social games, as well as software for online casinos, betting companies, and lotteries.
  • Alfastreet – a company that supplies different models of automated roulette, gambling terminals, electronic games, casino equipment, slot machines, etc.
  • Papa Karlo – a CPA network that focuses on the payday loan (PDL) niche. It works with affiliates using the RevShare model.
  • Gamebridge – a manufacturer and supplier of game equipment for poker clubs and casinos.
  • Winsystems – a provider of comprehensive solutions for gambling business, its product assortment includes casino management tools, electronic roulette, slot machines, solutions for lottery business and innovative systems for gambling industry.

Digital Chain will act as an exhibitor and badge sponsor. This full-cycle agency offers customers a wide range of efficient marketing solutions that allow achieving different business goals.

Alpha Affiliates will play the role of a bracelet sponsor of UGW 2020. This affiliate program works in the gambling niche with offers from direct advertisers and focuses on foreign markets.

You will find the full list of exhibition participants on the website ugw.com.ua

Conference and awards ceremony

The event will involve a two-day conference featuring international gambling experts, Ukrainian lawmakers, and representatives of specialized organizations.

Besides, UGW will select the best companies in the sector on the first day of the event. The festive UGW Awards ceremony will take place during the party.

Organizer and venue

The international company Smile-Expo that has been hosting events about innovations for 14 years worldwide is organizing the exhibition.

Ukrainian Gaming Week 2020 will take place on October 6 – 7 in the pavilion 4 of the International Exhibition Centre.

Program and event highlights – ugw.com.ua.

By DOMENICO DRAGONE

iGaming expert - with over 10 years of experience in the retail market in Italy and knowledge of global online gaming. In the past he has worked with the largest national gambling companies and he managed some land-based shops on their behalf. Entrepreneur, investor and enthusiast of difficult challenges, in 2015 he founded The Betting Coach Group, an international news and social marketing agency geared towards sports, esports and gambling companies. He is currently the C.E.O of The Betting Coach and is a consultant for Loginbet.it Mr. Dragone collaborates with providers (game developers) and event organizers with the aim of helping them develop networks and business across continents. Passionate about journalism, he is the creator and promoter of iGaming Cafè, the first talk show in Italy, dedicated to companies and delegates from the gaming world.