Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law that creates the Unified Gambling Regulator, which will oversee the gambling industry in the country. Putin Signs New Gambling Law, Creates Regulator President Vladimir Putin has signed a law paving the way for Russia’s Unified Gambling Regulator, a new monitoring body that comes as part of the […]
Russian badminton player Nikita Khakimov has been suspended over match-manipulation and irregularities related to wagering on the outcome of games. Badminton World Federation Slams Khakimov with 5-Year Suspension Nikita Khakimov, a Russian doubles badminton player, has been suspended from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and his rights to compete in official sports competitions have been […]
VulkanBet.ru has decided to exit the Russian market at the beginning of 2021 out of concerns against the country’s planned market regulation. VulkanBet Withdraws From Russia Russian sports and esports betting operator VulkanBet.ru has decided to retreat from the Russian market in search of better opportunities. The company’s decision comes in direct response to Russia’s […]
The Rodchenkov Affair by whistleblower and former head of RUSADA Grigory Rodchenkov won the 2020 William Hill’s Sports Book of the Year award on Thursday. Four-Year Ban for Russian Athletes Grigory Rodchenkov, the key whistleblower in Russia’s 2015 doping scandal, won Thursday the William Hill’s Sports Book of the Year award for his account of […]
Russia is seeking to establish a new regulatory body for the entire gambling industry in the country, after a bill from the governing party was introduced to the legislature last week. Bill Set for First Reading Bill No. 1055657-7 was introduced by Viktor Deryabkin and Igor Stankevich, both representatives of the United Russia governing party. […]
