Russian Casinos and Gambling in Russia

Full Tilt's 'The Deal' jackpot won

Player 'Ronal7do' from Russia won the $384,040 jackpot on 7 September, the largest payout so far from the promotion. read more

Rumors Russia may legalize online poker

Russia could be on the verge of legalizing online poker reports say. read more

New Russian casino faces outcry over doped up tiger

Tigre de Cristal Casino face criticims for using sedated tigress to launch its property. read more

Russia to close and replace gambling zone

Russia will close a gambling zone in Azov-City to boost a new zone in Sochi. read more

Russia: Putin curbs illegal gambling

Russia is clamping down on illegal gambling with new legislation that covers both land and online gambling. read more

Putin approves Crimea gambling zone

Putin signs law that will see Crimea as a gambling zone. read more

Russia online poker ban may be lifted

The Russian government is analysing the prospects of legalizing online poker. read more

What is the Russian for 'Sin City'?

In April, a month after Russia forcibly annexed the Black Sea peninsula away from Ukraine, President Valdimir Putin said he wants to turn the territory into his own version of Las Vegas. read more

Putin's bill to create fifth gambling zone presented

Putin proposes bill to establish fifth gambling zone in Crimea. read more

Russia reportedly pondering gambling for Crimea

Russia could be contemplating a gambling zone in Crimea according to Bloomberg. read more