Experts warn that the legalization of online casinos in Russia may exacerbate the problem of gambling addiction, as the risk of dependence on gambling in such casinos is significantly higher than in sports betting.

Experts warn that the legalization of online casinos in Russia may exacerbate the problem of gambling addiction, as the risk of dependence on gambling in such casinos is significantly higher than in sports betting.

@ostorozhno_novosti 23 Oct 2026, 17:18

The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is considering the possibility of legalizing online casinos and is studying approaches to regulate gambling sites, suggesting to control them similarly to bookmakers.

@bazabazon 23 Oct 2026, 08:36