Russia Bans Online Gambling

On Wednesday 7th February, Russian MPs passed a law that will effectively drive casinos and slot machines out of Moscow and other major cities.

The new law effectively means that any gambling must be located in several regions far from Moscow. Slot machines that can usually be found in many locations across Russia, including airports, supermarkets and apartment building lobbies will now also be illegal.

The law which had been proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in October, and was passed overwhelmingly by the lower house, also bans online gambling anywhere in the country.