1 SepRegulation
Russia introduces gambling self-exclusion register with minimum 12-month term
Licensed operators must deny registered individuals gambling access and advertising, and cancel qualifying unsettled wagers within five working days.
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September 2026
August 2026
13 AugRegulation
Russian Duma leaves four gambling proposals unresolved
The unresolved proposals leave possible changes to bookmaker operations and contributions pending.
6 AugEnforcement & compliance
Russian authority sanctions Fonbet over advertising
Fonbet faces advertising enforcement in Russia alongside website restrictions in Italy.
4 AugRegulation
Blask reports declining traffic to illegal Russian gambling sites
The data indicates a shift in online traffic toward licensed Russian bookmakers.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
Putin approves gambling self-exclusion regulations
Russian gambling businesses must prevent registered self-excluded customers from wagering.
30 JulRegulation
Blask estimates Russian unlicensed gambling demand at 40%
The estimate indicates a smaller share of online gambling demand reaching unlicensed operators.
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- Russian authority sanctions Fonbet over advertising
Fonbet faces advertising enforcement in Russia alongside website restrictions in Italy.
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