Although most of us know that many of the casinos never actually closed (particularly in the regions distant from Kiev) the current legislation means that at the moment all gambling is banned.
This may change soon however, with a draft bill under consideration that would allow casinos in 5 star hotels (of 60+ rooms) and in specially designated zones. These are the same zones that were promised over a year ago – remember?
The license fee per casino will be a $5 million payable per quarter over 7 years so around $60,000 per month. No other fees or taxes will be paid (officially anyway – lol)
Quite whether anyone will decide to open new casinos on the back of this is anyone’s guess but the existing closed casinos that fit the criteria will certainly stand to make a bucket load of cash.
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I am the co-owner of Ace Publishing Ltd. and edit it's publications plus get down and dirty with our App available on the iPad which is currently having some booster packs and fins fitted ready to blow everyone away at ICE. I am in constant contact with gaming professionals throughout the world through our flagship publications Casino Life and Bingo Life. This takes me to casinos worldwide as well as venues for the Slot Summits where we are the International Media Partner.
I am British and have lived and worked in Kyiv, Ukraine, for 5 years. I have adapted to Ukrainian life but am still frustrated by the certain "je ne careless" approach to driving and manners. That said, the advantages far outweigh this and I happy to have a wonderful wife; a new baby girl - Kira (sister to Katy); Asha - a (British!) Staffordshire Bull Terrier; and a ridiculous car with a serious loud pedal.
