Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov proposed legalising online casinos and said the plan could raise RUB100bn in tax revenue. The Russian Orthodox Church criticised the proposal, while the ministry said it aims to tax operators’ profits at 30% annually; President Vladimir Putin had not commented.
Operators would face a proposed 30% annual tax on profits if the plan proceeds.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law approving a gambling zone in the Altai Republic, according to the reported account. The planned site is near the Manzherok ski resort; officials forecast more than $4 million in annual tax revenue and over 1,000 jobs once it opens. The law was published on 2 May.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on 2 May establishing a sixth gambling zone in the Altai Republic, according to the report. The law takes effect on 12 May; the Ministry of Finance said the zone forms part of a regional development plan intended to create local jobs.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law authorising a gambling zone in the Republic of Altai, reportedly on 2 May 2026. The area will be Russia’s sixth and the region’s second, and the law is due to take effect ten days after official publication.
Spain’s Ministry of Finance has proposed including the Tax on Gaming Activities in the taxes transferred to autonomous communities. The government estimates the reform could provide the regions with up to €16bn in additional resources from 2027, and the finance minister is due to meet regional governments the following week.
Greece’s Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to gambling legislation, reportedly including stronger regulatory powers and higher taxes on iGaming. The available report does not specify the proposed measures or next steps.