Russia Gambling

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

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev puts foot down on gambling

International news brief: President Dmitry Medvedev said he would tolerate no delays in moving all gambling to special regional zones within two months. read more

Moscow going all-in with poker

International news brief: Many of Moscow's gambling businesses will reorganize as poker clubs after a July 1 ban on casinos goes into effect. read more

Over 1,000 casinos shut in Moscow under new law

International news brief: More than 1,000 casinos have been closed down in Moscow in the past 18 months under a law passed last year to move gambling from large cities to far-flung regions. read more

Eastern European CAC held in Moscow

Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces its first Eastern European Casino Affiliate Convention taking place June 7-8, 2008 in Moscow, Russia. read more

Union: Russian laws should be relaxed

International News Brief: A Russian law forcing gambling out of Moscow and St. Petersburg from July next year will deter investment in the industry and should be relaxed, the country’s Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Union said Friday. read more

Titan Poker sends players to Russian event

Titan Poker will send its players to Russia for the first time ever - to compete in the White Night Millions in the heart of Saint Petersburg. read more

Octavian International secures Russian contract

Octavian International Limited has secured a 1.76 million Euro order to supply the latest Super V+ Gaminator gaming machines to the Russian market. read more

Gambling zone planned for southern Russia

International News Brief: Russia’s Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov inked a ruling to set up a gambling zone, Azov-City, in the Scherbinovsky district of Krasnodar area and the Azov district of Rostov region, the RF government’s press service reported. read more

Hundreds of Russian slot halls closed

International News Brief: More than 300 slot machine halls have stopped operating in St. Petersburg, Russia, since Jan. 1, according to local officials. read more

Djokovic was offered £110,000 to throw tennis match

International News Brief: Novak Djokovic, the world No3, claims he was offered £110,000 to lose in the first round of a tournament in St Petersburg last year. read more

Analysts divided over Russian law's impact

International News Brief: How laws establishing special gambling zones around Russia will affect the development of the hotel industry is dividing analysts and industry experts. read more

Sun International drops Moscow plans

International News Brief: South Africa casino company Sun International has dropped a major casino development plan in Moscow due to city regulations and a new federal gambling law. read more

Russia casinos ordered out

International News Brief: A rapid growth in gambling has prompted Russia to ban all casinos and gaming halls from its major towns and cities. read more