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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published the results of the study on children's gambling addiction. It states that minors are getting used to gambling by video games, mobile applications and social networks. 12% of respondents (aged 11-16 years) admitted that they have spent their money for a week on gambling. For comparison: 16% drunk alcohol, 5% of the focus group smoked, and 3% took drugs. 11% of children said that they visited online gambling services on PCs or mobile devices...
Tourist cluster Raushen, which is part of the Russian federal program for tourism development, is being expanded. It will embrace all Kaliningrad’s regional municipalities located by the seaside, including Yantarnaya gambling zone. The Federal Agency for Tourism (Rosturizm) took part in the taking of the decision. Apart from the Integrated Entertainment Resort, the cluster is expected to include such towns as Yantarnoye, Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk, Baltiysk, Otradnoye, and Pionersky. ₽1.4 billion were allocated for the project from the State budget and...
Login Casino will summarize the voting results of the Login Casino Betting Awards for the best representatives of national bookmaking on December 29, 2017. The companies that have made the largest contribution to the betting industry in Russia and the CIS will be awarded with a prize. The nominees include online bookmakers, product providers and industry leaders. During the event, the companies offering the best services for online betting will be acknowledged. In addition, Login Casino will recognize the most...
Bill № 1037957-6, we have previously wrote about, is likely to cause the closure of a single casino in the integrated entertainment resort Primorye. Representatives of Tigre de Cristal appealed to the administration of Primorsky Krai with a report on the possible suspension of activities due to amendments in the tax code of Russian Federation. The document spells out new taxes on gambling equipment (machines, gaming tables, processing centers, etc.), which are twice as high as the previous ones. However,...
Fitch Ratings Incorporated has reported forecasts regarding the development of the global gambling market in 2018. Following the research of relevant data, experts concluded that a moderate but stable growth in many national markets was expected. Even despite the oversaturation in the US industry and political crackdown on the industry in some countries, most of major operators have rather favorable prospects. They will be improving their corporate potential, maintaining positions and enhancing strong points of business. Examples of stable markets...
