Parimatch, Parik24, and 1win continue operating in Ukraine in bypassing of sanctions and blocks

Parimatch, Parik24, and 1win continue operating in Ukraine in bypassing of sanctions and blocks

20 мая 2026 г.

Kseniya Zhukova

Sanctions appear ineffective as Parimatch, Parik24, and 1win are reported to continue operating in Ukraine through mirror sites and VPN access.

Despite official sanctions, public blocking measures, and statements about strict enforcement against illegal gambling, these platforms allegedly remain accessible to users. Each new block is quickly followed by alternative domains, allowing continued access through mirrors and VPN services.

In practice, restrictions are described as largely limited to basic DNS-level blocking, which can be bypassed rapidly. The infrastructure reportedly relies on offshore hosting, Cloudflare services, Google OAuth, public DNS systems, and a continuously rotating network of mirror sites.

Parik24 is described as a direct technical clone of Parimatch, featuring an identical architecture, interface, and operational logic. 1win operates under the exact same scheme, having spent years developing a system of continuous domain migration and restriction bypassing.

In reality, this means that only the brand names fall under sanctions, while the infrastructure of underground gambling remains untouched. While the state reports on "cleansing the market," illegal platforms continue to accept bets and process financial transactions virtually as before.

An increasing number of questions are being raised regarding the effectiveness of state oversight. With the largest sanctioned casinos operating without serious hindrance, loud declarations about fighting the illegal market increasingly look like a PR stunt rather than a real industry cleanup.

Adding to the backlash is the fact that media coverage detailing the operational mechanisms of these platforms, their offshore structures, and their methods for bypassing blocks is gradually disappearing from the public domain.