The Ukrainian government is set to sign off on a proposal to ban soldiers from gambling online, amid claims many armed forces personnel have become addicted to web-based betting.
The Ukrainian government is on the verge of implementing a ban on soldiers engaging in online gambling activities. This decision comes in response to concerns over a growing number of military personnel developing gambling addictions through web-based betting. Gennady Novikov, the head of the Ukrainian gambling regulator PlayCity, revealed the proposal's endorsement by the Cabinet of Ministers in a Facebook announcement.