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Russian lawmakers approve gambling self-exclusion law for 2026

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Russian lawmakers approved a law allowing citizens to request self-exclusion from bookmakers, betting shops, casinos and slot-machine venues, according to the report. The measure is due to take effect on 1 September 2026; exclusions must last at least 12 months and cannot be ended early, and gambling firms must check the registry before accepting bets.

Operators will need to check the new registry and stop marketing to people listed on it.

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Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis link gambling self-exclusion systems

Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis signed an agreement to make voluntary gambling self-exclusions apply across all three Argentine provinces, according to the report. The system will cover physical casinos and authorised online platforms, and the regulators have up to 120 days to integrate their systems and implement secure information sharing.

Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis have signed an interprovincial agreement on voluntary gambling self-exclusion in Argentina. Under the agreement, a person who voluntarily asks to be restricted from gambling in one of the provinces will also be covered by that restriction in the other two.

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