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Russia’s Duma passes legislation to punish illegal gambling

Russia’s lower house of parliament Duma has passed the bill that is aimed at punishing unlawful gambling. The State Duma passed the third and final reading of a bill that is set to make punishment for illegal gambling organisations more stringent. As per the new bill, unlicensed gambling conducted outside of the specially designated zones, […]

Primorye Territory attracts interest from gaming industry

Russian company Shambala is primed to make a significant investment in the Primorye Territory. Shambala, owned by local businessman Maxim Smolentsev, will develop a 16,000-square meter integrated resort complex. The plans for the facility have been submitted to Governor Andrey Tarasenko. The company, which took part in a land auction in May, was flushed out […]

Russia’s first master’s degree programme in cryptography launched

Russia’s Novosibirsk State University will start the specialized master’s degree programme in the field of cryptography. The teaching will be carried out in English. Students will study all aspects of blockchain technology, as well as encryption techniques. The Univesristy’s press-office already announced the enrollment of 15 students for a two-years “Master in Cryptography” master’s degree programme. […]

Russian bookmakers to make 276 million EUR by the end of the the World Cup

Based on data from Russia’s State Duma Committee for Physical Education, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs the turnover of bets during the World Cup will be arounf 300 billion rubles (around 4 billion EUR). Out of those 4 billion euros, the Russian bookies net profit is gonna hit 270-280 million Euros, and accordingly the amount […]

Tigre de Cristal Russia’s best resort according to the World Travel Awards

Russia’s Tigre de Cristal Casino has been awarded the best resort in the country by the World Travel Awards 2018. This week, the 25th annual World Travel Awards – considered the ‘Oscars’ of the hospitality industry, or so we’re told – were handed out at a gala ceremony in Athens. Tigre de Cristal picked up […]

Founding Member Of “Azov-City” Bankrupt

Rashid Taymasov was declared bankrupt by the Arbitration Court of Tatarstan. Rashid Taymasov is one of the founders of the “Azov City.” Royal Time Group LLC is one of two gambling operators in Russian gambling zone “Azov City”. Currently, Taimasov does not manage LLC Royal Time Group. However, he remains the owner and CEO of […]

FC Lokomotiv Moscow faces fine for illegal betting advertising

Moscow court dismissed FC Lokomotiv Moscow’s appeal against the administrative ruling of The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia (FAS) on June 9, 2018. Lokomotiv, Russian Premier League champion in 2018, breached the LAW on Advertising by advertising the 1XBET company on the players jersey. This was reported by the FAS press service. Last year during […]

Primorsky Krai The New Gambling Hub

Primorsky Krai, which is located on the border of Russia with China, is calmly waiting for its chance to possibly become a gambling hub to rival Macau’s status. It is already a hub for both developers and gamblers. Several casinos have been built or are nearing completion, and the region is hoping to attract gamblers […]

Login Casino is drawing tickets for Russian Gaming Week!

Login Casino is the media-gambling sponsor of the most anticipated event for all the stakeholders of gaming industry in Russia in 2018 – XII International gambling-entertaining exhibition forum Russian Gaming Week. The event will be held on 7-8 June in Moscow. Russian Gaming Week is a global platform where the gaming industry “heavyweights” will gather […]

Login Casino launches its own TV channel

Login Casino is ready to announce great news for its readers! From now, each of you will get a unique opportunity to keep track of the game industry events not only through our website. Yes, you are right! Login Casino launches its own TV channel. We are introducing a special landing-webpage , which will broadcast […]

Tigre de Cristal could suspend operations

The gambling facility may suspend operations over a new tax law in Russia. According to local media, Tigre de Cristal could suspend operations in Russia if a new law that requires operators to collect taxes from its clients comes into force. PrimaMedia cited interim vice-governor of Primorye Tatyana Kazantseva. The law signed last week […]

Russia applies iGaming ban

The new virtual private network (VPN) has taken effect in Russia, blocking players from iGaming platforms. The online gaming industry without a current license by the government of Russia has been limited with the implementation of a new virtual private network (VPN). The new platform has helped authorities block unlicensed iGaming sites and restringing […]

Tigre de Cristal certified China-friendly

The Primorye zone where Tigre de Cristal operates in Russia has been certified “China Friendly” under a federal program that encourages the presence of Chinese tourists. Tourism-related entities, such as hotels and museums, can get a certification for a fee in order to get advertised in Chinese sites. “We are trying to maintain an equally […]

Bwin.ru to launch mid-November

GVC Holdings’ online sports betting brand Bwin is pushing ahead with a mid-November launch in Russia, paving the way for other foreign brands to enter the market. The platform, a partnership between GVC and Russian billionaire investor Alexander Mamut, has already gone live for preliminary registrations and is giving away a shared bonus pot […]

Russian chamber of commerce welcomes bookies

As the government failed to block bookies’ domains, the Chamber of Commerce has accepted locally licensed operators. Bookmakers have taken a major step forward in Russia after the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (RFCCI) decided to create a subcommittee dedicated to “bookmaker and totalisator activity”. The decision was highlighted by […]

Russian economy minister says Bitcoin worse than casino gambling

Top Russian minister has justified the government’s plans to prohibit ordinary Russians from investing in Bitcoin technology by comparing Bitcoin-related investments with casino gambling. On Tuesday, Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin gave a speech at the World Festival of Youth and Students in Sochi, where he warned the young pioneers of the dangers of dabbling in cryptocurrencies. […]

NagaCorp starts working in Primorye

Cambodia casino operator NagaCorp will start the construction of its Naga Vladivostok hotel with a casino and waterpark in the Primorye gambling zone in November, local news website reports. NagaCorp is getting ready to lay the foundation of the future facility. Sophia Korotina, state developer of the zone, said that the construction machines, equipments […]