Automatically translated version. May contain inaccuracies compared to the original.
As a reminder, the Bunfor Namely Burdyey's piece discussed that the owner of the Ukrainian lottery Patriot, Russian Oleg Boyko, officially funds the Russian army. In addition to Patriot, two other operators are mentioned: LLC M.S.L and Ukrainian National Lottery Company. LLC M.S.L is controlled by one of Russia's wealthiest men, Mikhail Fridman. Ukrainian National Lottery is owned by an offshore entity from the Virgin Islands, Olympic Gold Holdings Limited.
On M.S.L's website, a statement from the principal shareholder Marcos Shiapanis was published.
“Company M.S.L. directly or indirectly does not do business with the Russian Federation, does not pay taxes or other payments to the Russian Federation or its government bodies and/or organizations, either directly or through third parties.”
Company M.S.L. always pays its full share to the Ukrainian state budget from its activities. Only in year 2013 we paid the state more than 300 million UAH. In addition, the company M.S.L. systematically funds the development of physical culture and sports in Ukraine. In September 2014 we plan to open a unique ice palace, built with lottery funds in the district center of Kyiv region — the city of Bohuslav,,” the statement says.
“Company M.S.L., just as its founder Evolot Limited, conducts its activity outside politics and does not support any of Ukraine's political forces.”
Evolot Limited, as an international lottery operator with business in Greece, Cyprus, and Georgia, is preparing to expand to the Far East and South America based on “know-how” and long-standing business experience.
We conduct our business transparently and in full compliance with the law, which consistently provokes dissatisfaction and opposition from the illegal gambling business.
We do not know the real reasons for media statements that tarnish our company’s business reputation. But we officially declare that we have always operated, and will continue to operate, in accordance with Ukrainian law and in the interests of the country.”
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