Russian lawmakers back faster blocking of illegal casino sites in first reading
Russia’s State Duma approved a bill in its first reading on 14 April to shorten the Federal Tax Service’s review period for gambling regulator referrals from five days to two. Deputy Sergei Altukhov said illegal online casinos generate between two trillion and three trillion roubles a year; the bill would need further approval to become law.
If enacted, the shorter review period would change how quickly authorities can act on referrals to block unlicensed casino sites.