What Ukrainian National Lottery does

Ukrainian National Lottery (UNL) is a privately held, 100% foreign-invested enterprise headquartered and operating in Ukraine that holds a state-issued license (No. 34-R, dated 10.02.2026) from the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity to conduct state lotteries. Founded in 2002, UNL markets a portfolio of numerical draw lotteries (Super Loto, Keno, Loto Maxima, Loto 6x36, Loto Troyka), online scratch and instant-lottery games (including the Loto 7777 progressive jackpot suite), high-frequency Blitz lotteries with 5-minute draws, and physical paper scratch tickets distributed through national retail checkout counters. The company serves the general adult Ukrainian population on a horizontal, direct-to-consumer basis with no disclosed enterprise customers.

The company's technology stack centers on the Swiss Quantis USB 4M hardware random number generator from ID Quantique, which uses quantum optics as a true source of randomness and is used together with virtual studio draw automation to produce lottery outcomes without human intervention. UNL extends this capability through native iOS and Android mobile applications and a website (unl.ua) that supports Visa, Mastercard, and iPay payment methods. Content and platform infrastructure is sourced through partnerships with IGT, Neogames (NASDAQ-listed instant-lottery provider), and Allodium Games. The company holds World Lottery Association (WLA) and ELRG certifications, signaling compliance with international responsible-gaming and security standards.

UNL's business model is a transaction-fee revenue model built on unit ticket sales: individual tickets are priced between 0.75 UAH (Blitz minimum stake) and 50 UAH (premium scratch cards), with bulk packages, multi-draw subscriptions, system-play options, and stake multipliers supporting upsell. Distribution combines an e-commerce storefront on unl.ua, mobile apps, a hotline, and physical retail checkout counters through Ukrainian grocery chains ATB, Silpo, and Fora. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership figures beyond the 100% foreign-investment designation are publicly disclosed, which constrains any external financial assessment.

Name

Ukrainian National Lottery

Legal name

Підприємство з 100% іноземними інвестиціями «УКРАЇНСЬКА НАЦІОНАЛЬНА ЛОТЕРЕЯ» (скорочено - УНЛ)

Website

https://unl.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ukrainian National Lottery (UNL) is a privately held, 100% foreign-invested licensed state-lottery operator in Ukraine, founded in 2002, offering draw-based, instant, and Blitz lotteries to the general adult Ukrainian population via its website, mobile apps, and national grocery-chain retail network, using Swiss quantum-optics hardware RNG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Lottery Services

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Lottery Operators (Government & Private Licensed) (MPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD), Draw-Based Lottery Management (Number Games, Keno as Lottery) (MPAEAFAE), Lottery Ticket & Instant Games (Scratch-Off) Publishing/Printing (MPAEAFAC)

Keywords

• State lottery operations
• Numerical draw games
• Instant lottery games
• Lottery ticket sales
• Mobile lottery platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lottery Ticket Sales: UNL generates revenue through the sale of lottery tickets across multiple game types including Super Loto, Keno, Loto Maxima, Loto 6x36, Loto Troyka, scratch cards, instant lotteries, and Blitz lotteries. Ticket prices range from 3₴ to 50₴ depending on the game type. The company operates as a licensed state lottery operator with 100% foreign investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ukrainian National Lottery (UNL) is a state-licensed lottery operator offering numerical draw lotteries (Super Loto, Keno, Loto Maxima, Loto 6x36, Loto Troyka), instant and scratch lotteries (online and paper), and fast-draw Blitz lotteries. The company sells tickets through its official website (unl.ua), iOS and Android mobile applications, retail points of sale, and checkout counters at partner retail chains ATB, Silpo, and Fora. Ticket prices range from 3 UAH to 50 UAH, with multi-draw subscriptions and bulk packages available.

Product overview

Ukrainian National Lottery (UNL) operates as a state lottery operator in Ukraine offering a portfolio of numerical draw lotteries, instant lotteries, and mobile/digital channels. The core numerical draw offerings include Супер Лото (6/52, bi-weekly draws), Кєно (daily, 20/80), Лото Максима (daily, 5/45), Лото 6 із 36 (twice daily, virtual studio), and Лото Трійка (daily, 3-digit). Instant lottery products encompass online scratch games at unl.ua/uk/scratch_inst, digital instant games with progressive jackpots under the Лото 7777 brand, fast-draw blitz lotteries (draws every 5 minutes) at unl.ua/uk/blitz, and physical paper scratch tickets distributed at retail outlets. The company also provides a mobile application for iOS and Android. UNL holds WLA certification and ELR certification, and leverages Swiss quantum random number generation technology (ID Quantique) for draw integrity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Super Loto (Супер Лото) Numerical draw lottery where players select 6 numbers from 52. Draws conducted twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday). Base ticket price: 40 UAH. Features system play option (up to 12 numbers) and multi-draw subscription. Targeted at individual consumers seeking state-regulated lottery entertainment.
• Keno (Кєно) Daily numerical lottery where 20 winning numbers are drawn from 80 possible. Players select 2 to 10 numbers. Base ticket price: 30 UAH. Features multiplier option (up to 10x) to increase potential winnings. For individual consumers seeking daily lottery participation.
• Loto Maxima (Лото Максима) Daily numerical lottery where players select 5 numbers from 45. Minimum 2 numbers must be matched to win. Base ticket price: 30 UAH. Features system play and multi-draw subscription options. For individual consumers.
• Loto 6x36 (Лото 6 із 36) Modern numerical lottery with formula '6 from 36 + 1 bonus ball'. Draws twice daily (afternoon and evening) in virtual studio using Swiss Quantis QRNG (ID Quantique). Base ticket price: 35 UAH. Overall winning probability: 1 in 3.04. For individual consumers.
• Loto Troyka (Лото Трійка) Daily lottery based on matching 3 digits (0-9). Players can choose exact order (probability 1:1000) or any order. Base ticket price: 3 UAH. Draw results available daily around 22:00. For individual consumers seeking an affordable entry-level lottery.
• Online Scratch Lotteries (Скретч-лотереї) Online instant lottery games where players scratch virtual cards to reveal prizes instantly. Ticket prices range from 5 to 50 UAH. Prizes up to 777,000 UAH. Includes themed games such as Pirate Gold, Magic Forest, and Treasure. For individual consumers seeking instant-win lottery entertainment.
• Loto 7777 (Лото 7777) Online instant lottery games featuring progressive and distributed jackpots. Stakes start from 1 UAH. Maximum win up to 2,000,000 UAH. Includes games like Golden Seven, Jackpot Hats, and Magnificent Diamonds. For individual consumers seeking high-prize instant-win games.
• Blitz Instant Games (Миттєві лотереї) Digital instant lottery games with various themes and stakes starting from 0.75 UAH. Maximum wins up to 2,000,000 UAH. Includes games from providers NeoGames and Evolution, such as Pot of Gold, Hat of Luck, and Scratch and Find. For individual consumers.
• Blitz Loto (Бліц Лото) Fast numerical draw lotteries with draws every 5 minutes, available 24/7. Uses Swiss Quantis QRNG (ID Quantique). Prize fund: 70% of stakes. Minimum stake: 1 UAH. Includes games like Bubble Ball, LotoBlitz, Multi Keno, and Wild West. For individual consumers seeking frequent draw participation.
• Paper Instant Lotteries (Паперові миттєві лотереї) Physical instant scratch lottery tickets sold at retail points across Ukraine. Ticket prices range from 3 to 50 UAH. Maximum prizes up to 2,000,000 UAH. Includes VIP Мільйонер, Three Sevens, Super 200, and Blue Diamond. For individual consumers preferring physical lottery tickets.
• UNL Mobile App (Мобільний додаток УНЛ) Official mobile application for iOS and Android enabling ticket purchases, result checking, and account management for all UNL lottery games. Distributed via Google Play and App Store. For individual consumers seeking mobile access to lottery services.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered not specified, core, major and minor.

• IGTnot specifiedTechnology or IntegrationIGT is shown as a partner logo on the UNL website. IGT is a major global lottery technology provider.
• NeogamescoreTechnology or IntegrationNeogames is a world leader in internet lotteries headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with 15 years of lottery development experience. A publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ. Provides instant lottery games to UNL.
• Allodium GamescoreTechnology or IntegrationAllodium Games is a recognized developer of lottery and gaming products, gaming servers, desktop and mobile applications. Supplier of lottery games for SAZKA (leading multinational lottery operator in Europe), lottery holding ALLWIN, and other operators.
• ATB (Retail Chain)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATB is a major Ukrainian retail chain serving as a distribution partner for UNL paper instant lottery tickets. ATB stores across Ukraine sell UNL paper scratch tickets.
• Silpo (Retail Chain)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilpo is a Ukrainian retail chain serving as a distribution partner for UNL paper instant lottery tickets.
• Fora (Retail Chain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFora is a Ukrainian retail chain serving as a distribution partner for UNL paper instant lottery tickets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Allwyn Entertainment (formerly Camelot Group): Large multinational lottery operator running national lotteries across Europe including the UK National Lottery. Closely comparable to UNL as a licensed state/private lottery operator running draw and instant games across diverse product lines.
• Sisal: Italian lottery operator offering draw games, scratch cards, and digital gaming. Comparable to UNL as a state-licensed lottery operator with both retail and digital channels.
• SAZKA Group: Multinational European lottery operator headquartered in the Czech Republic, operating national lotteries across multiple countries. Directly comparable as a licensed lottery operator with multi-jurisdiction draw and instant-game portfolios.
• Française des Jeux (FDJ): French national lottery operator offering draw-based games, scratch tickets, and online sports betting. Comparable to UNL as a licensed national lottery operator with a diversified game mix and online distribution.
• Lottomatica (Lottomatica Group / Sisa Group): Italian lottery and gaming operator running draw-based and instant lottery games alongside sports betting. Comparable to UNL as a national licensed lottery operator with multi-channel distribution.

Broad incumbents

• International Game Technology (IGT): Global lottery technology and operating company serving state lotteries worldwide with draw systems, instant ticket production, and digital platforms. Comparable to UNL as a lottery operator and technology supplier (already a UNL partner).
• INTRALOT: Global lottery technology provider and operator serving regulated lotteries in many countries. Comparable to UNL as a lottery operator with strong technology infrastructure, but operates more as a B2B/B2G platform provider across many jurisdictions.
• Scientific Games: Major lottery technology provider offering instant game products, draw systems, and retail solutions to state lotteries globally. Comparable to UNL as an incumbent lottery services provider with broad portfolio coverage.

Others

• Pollard Banknote: Instant lottery ticket printer and lottery services provider serving lotteries worldwide. Comparable to UNL as an ecosystem participant in instant lottery product manufacturing and related services.

Emerging players

• NeoGames: iLottery and digital instant games provider, NASDAQ-listed, that supplies interactive lottery content to UNL and other operators. Comparable as an iLottery platform and content provider within the same digital lottery ecosystem as UNL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJJFTO9u7RmfYvXUCSGQ9YQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/UNLottery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unl-lottery
• Instagraminstagram.com/unl_lottery
• TikToktiktok.com/@unl_ukraine

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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