

The Ukrainian government is going to legalize gambling. Many high-ranking officials report that legal casinos will have been appeared in the country by January 1, 2016. Various options may be provided: from the legalization of casinos in the five-star hotels to opening of gambling houses in the special gaming zones. Which processes are taking place on the Ukrainian gambling market? Which confrontations among authorities of different levels are observed? What can stop the legalization of casinos?