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Russian lawmakers propose bookmaker tax for gambling-harm programmes

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Russian lawmakers are preparing a bill that would require legal bookmakers to contribute a percentage of income towards gambling-harm prevention and treatment, reportedly with debate planned before the end of 2025. The proposal would give the Unified Gambling Regulator responsibility for collecting the tax and would also increase maximum fines for illegal online casino promotion from 2,000 to 7 million rubles.

If enacted, the proposal would add a bookmaker levy and raise potential penalties for illegal online gambling promotion.

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