Russian Casinos and Gambling in Russia

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

Russians crack down on gambling

International news brief: A new law has come into effect in Russia, confining gambling to four regions far from the capital Moscow. read more

Moscow gears up for gambling ban

International news brief: Gambling in Moscow will be restricted to lotteries, bookmakers and poker in specially licensed sports clubs. read more

The end of the road for Russia's roulette

International news brief: Russian officials insist they will strictly enforce a law that bans all casinos in the country, except in four gambling zones. read more