AnalysisStarting September 1, Russians can ban themselves from gambling through the Gosuslugi portal. We examine how the self-exclusion mechanism works, its effectiveness, and the problem of illegal operators that remain beyond government control.
AnalysisRussia's Finance Ministry has proposed legalizing online casinos to boost budget revenues. Experts warn of rising gambling addiction in the absence of a prevention system. An analysis of the risks and scale of the problem.
Writer Ustinovich discusses the risks of legalizing online casinos: lack of gambling addiction prevention, treatment challenges, and social consequences for Russia. Analysis and forecasts.