Russian Casinos and Gambling in Russia

Gaming needs due diligence in Russia

With Russia on gaming's radar screen, gangsters see new opportunity. read more

From Russia, with love: No gaming taxes if you build here

A Russian territory that announced plans in May to place a multibillion-dollar gaming complex near one of its port cities, has sweetened the deal to entice casino companies to bid on the development: zero gaming taxes. read more

Russian fishing territory angling for chips

A formal announcement by Russian officials is expected Wednesday at the Global Gaming Expo Asia in Macau and a website detailing the development plans is expected to go live Wednesday, as well. read more

Russia: Gambling zones not recouping investment yet

Only one zone established with 2 casinos operating, with only 7 percent of investment costs recouped. read more

Lawyers say expat gambling boss "close to death", should be granted bail

British gambling boss held in Russian prison dangerously ill, his lawyers say. read more

Russia: Medvedev wants to tighten criminal responsibility for gambling

Russian President calls for legislation to be amended to tighten criminal responsibility in illegal gambling. read more

Moscow: Casino busted by Moscow police

Moscow police raid a casino, hidden behind a hotel kitchen, located in a building opposite the Foreign Ministry. read more

Russia to target online gambling

Russia aims to ban online gambling, with plan to introduce fines for people caught gambling online. read more

Russian wins WSOP H.O.R.S.E. event, $256,820

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Casino Plex launches Russian site

This recent development follows the launch of eleven brand new casino games at Casino Plex. read more