Russian lawmakers have issued a stark warning about the prevalence of gambling addiction in the country, with new estimates suggesting that approximately 12% of the adult population—or nearly 13 million people—suffer from severe forms of the disorder. The…
A prominent figure in the Russian gambling industry has strongly criticized a lawyer and political activist who called on the Kremlin to impose fines on residents caught using online casinos. The proposal, made earlier this month by lawyer…
Russia's upper parliamentary house, the Federation Council, has approved a draft law designed to fast-track the issuance of access-blocking orders for online casinos. The bill, which has already received approval from the State Duma, is now set to…