The state online gambling monitoring system has begun operating in test mode. So far, operators are connecting to it voluntarily, but the system already records all bets, winnings, and refunds.
The state online gambling monitoring system has begun operating in test mode. So far, operators are connecting to it voluntarily, but the system already records all bets, winnings, and refunds.
As reported by Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Bornyakov, the system processes data at the time of transactions, that is, for the first time the state sees a real picture of the market’s operation without delays and «retrospective» reports.
According to him, the launch of the DSOM took about 10 months after the reform was handed over to the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the state enterprise PlayCity. Before that, the system had existed for several years only at the level of legislation and concepts, but was not actually operational.
The key function of the system is full accounting of financial transactions in the gambling business. It must withstand a significant load, as it simultaneously processes a large number of requests and transactions. In the future, this will allow not only to control taxes, but also to see market behavior in detail.
The next stage of development involves expanding functionality. This involves deeper analytics and control not only of money, but also of the game process itself. In particular, the system should be able to track the parameters of slot machines and game results, which will give the state tools for more stringent market regulation.
Previously, dev.ua wrote about how the Cabinet of Ministers opened the opportunity to finance the second phase of the state system, which will track gambling operations online. The development is planned to be launched through a new digital model for project selection and financing.
