RUSSIA - When Moscow’s casino business was banished to four distant regions of Russia, lotteries became a legal, if less adrenalinepumping, alternative. New lotteries were launched and some former casinos re-jiggered their slot machines as a form of instant lottery. Giant private operators are getting out of the Russian lottery business, however. First Ritzio group, then [...]
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Gambling in Russia
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011Prosecutor General’s son sought in gambling inquiry
Thursday, March 31st, 2011RUSSIA- The Investigative Committee said Wednesday that it would question the son of Prosecutor General Yury Chaika in connection with an illegal gambling case, significantly raising the stakes in an ongoing turf war between investigators and the Prosecutor General’s Office. The Moscow Times.
Gambling in Russia
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011RUSSIA- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called for introducing “special criminal responsibility for gambling.” ITAR-TASS. A good analysis of the issues since Russia’s gambling reforms moved gambling into a few special zones. Russia IC. Large illegal casino found in Moscow. Ria Novosti.
Medvedev wants better anti-gambling laws
Sunday, March 6th, 2011RUSSIA- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev wants clearer laws to control an outbreak of illegal gambling across the country. United Press International.
Medvedev says Moscow region gambling officials ‘should be held accountable’
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011RUSSIA - Moscow Region prosecutor Alexander Mokhov, deputy prosecutor Alexander Ignatenko and several others have been suspended after police found evidence that they “hushed up” an illegal gambling ring. Rianovosti.
