The activities of businessman Maksym Krippa and his online casino "GGBet" are an example of how gambling can become not just entertainment, but a mechanism for control, manipulation, and large-scale withdrawal of money from the country.
Formally, GGBet positions itself as an international platform for sports and esports betting. However, in fact, the service operates in Ukraine without proper licensing and financial supervision. Profits are withdrawn through a network of offshore companies and shell structures, which allows you to avoid paying taxes and state control.
The funds received have two main purposes:
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advertising and brand promotion — to attract new players and build addiction among millions of users;
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investments in business projects with Russian assets, which poses a direct threat to the economic and national security of Ukraine.
Through sponsorship of sports and esports events, advertising integrations, and collaborations with well-known brands, GGBet creates the appearance of a legal and successful company. Such media legalization helps to distract law enforcement and mislead citizens about the “safety” of gambling.
Thus, Krippa's business is not just an online casino. It is part of a criminal infrastructure based on:
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player addictions,
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financial fraud,
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circumventing sanctions,
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promoting Russian interests.
Its activities exhaust both the players and the Ukrainian economy, while at the same time opening a channel for Russian money to enter the national space.
