PlayCity opens bidding to block access for Ukrainian military to regulated gaming

PlayCity has announced the opening of a bidding process to create a software module that will enable automatic verification and blocking of access for Ukrainian military personnel to regulated gaming platforms. This measure, aligned with Resolution No. 804 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, published on June 24, 2026, anticipates that the mechanism will come into effect following a development, testing, and certification period before December 24, 2026.

Regulatory Framework: Resolution No. 804 and Mandatory Deadlines

The establishment of this module responds to Resolution No. 804, officially approved on June 17, 2026, by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and published shortly thereafter. The regulation mandates integration between the Register of Persons with Restricted Access to Gaming (under the Ukrainian regulator) and the State Register of Military Personnel, implemented by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Both systems will need to interact through the Trembit platform. The resolution grants a deadline of six months from June 24, 2026, to ensure full operation, testing, and validation of the mechanism, meaning by December 24, 2026.

Technical Implementation: Collaboration between PlayCity and the Ministry of Defence

PlayCity leads the bidding and development of the module, responsible for the automated exchange of information between the two state registers. Once developed, the module will undergo joint testing with the Ministry of Defence to verify the integrity and reliability of electronic interaction. Following successful validation, both entities will formalize their results through an official act, which PlayCity will publish on its website. It will be from the date of publication of this document that the automatic restriction system for active military personnel will commence.

How Will the Automatic Restriction Mechanism for Military Personnel Work?

During the registration or login process on regulated gaming platforms, the operator will send an electronic inquiry to the Register of Persons with Restricted Access to Gaming. If the user is not subject to any explicit restriction in that register, the verification will continue automatically by contrasting the data with the State Register of Military Personnel. If the verification result determines that there are grounds to apply a restriction (i.e., the person is in active military service and therefore barred from accessing regulated games), the system will block access.

This process emphasizes privacy: the gaming organizer will only receive the final result of the verification (access allowed or restricted). They will not obtain specific reasons nor know whether the source of the restriction is the military register. This protects sensitive player information while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Other Methods of Restriction of Access to Gaming in Ukraine

Although the automatic mechanism for military personnel is still under development, there are already other means in Ukraine for any citizen to request self-restriction of access to regulated gaming. These mechanisms are available to the entire population, including those not enlisted in military service. Gaming operators must integrate with these platforms and comply with the verification obligations established by the authorities.

“The development of electronic integration between registers is crucial for the transparent implementation of the restrictions imposed on armed forces members regarding regulated gaming in Ukraine.” — Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

Regulatory and Technical Outlook for Operators and Suppliers

The obligation to integrate verifications with state databases represents a technical and organizational leap for gaming operators in Ukraine. Platforms will need to adapt their registration and login flows to incorporate these automatic checks while maintaining data confidentiality. Technology providers, such as those participating in PlayCity's bidding process, must demonstrate the ability to develop modules compatible with state infrastructure and data protection requirements. Technical regulation and interoperability with official registers are positioned as key issues in the short term for the Ukrainian industry.

Summary of the Timeline for Implementation

• June 24, 2026: publication of Resolution No. 804.
• December 24, 2026: deadline for completing the development, testing, and electronic integration of the military restriction module.
• Date of publication of the official act: marks the start of automatic operation of the blocking system for active military personnel.

Meanwhile, operators must continue to apply the other existing restriction mechanisms in the Ukrainian jurisdiction.