Internet poker could be legalized in Russia - reportFirst Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov has instructed the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry for Economic Development and the Ministry of Justice to look into the possibility of legalizing online poker, Kommersant reports this Wednesday citing government sources.14:04 03.07.2014
No exemption for Crimea from gambling area law - officialThe possibility of establishing a gambling area in Crimea is currently being discussed. However, if positive, the decision will fully comply with the gaming zone law. There will be no “gaming machines on every corner,” Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said during the Government Hour at the Federation Council.13:50 16.04.2014
Defendant sentenced in Taiwanchik US organized-crime caseNicholas Hirsch, a defendant who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation, 300 hours’ community service, and a $5,000 fine.13:25 28.02.2014
Defendants in Taiwanchik US organized-crime case prepare for sentencingNicholas Hirsch, a defendant who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, filed documents Tuesday appealing for leniency in his upcoming sentencing.12:40 12.02.2014
Underground casino chain exposed in Moscow after arrest of police deputy chiefThe Russian Interior Ministry reported this Friday that over ten illegal gambling clubs in various parts of Moscow were uncovered, each making over 100,000 rubles ($3,000) daily.15:59 17.01.2014
Federation Council passes ban of private lotteriesSenators have approved legislative amendments that ban private lotteries starting from July 1, 2014. The law stipulates that only two kinds of lotteries will be legal starting from July, the National Lottery and the International Lottery (held in two and more states, including Russia, under an international agreement with Russia).14:20 25.12.2013
Supreme Court dismisses request to review illegal gambling caseRussia’s Supreme Court has dismissed the request filed by police general Denis Nikandrov and Investigative Committee head Alexander Bastrykin to review the case of police officers charged with involvement in illegal casino operations in the Moscow Region.12:15 09.12.2013
Defendant in Taiwanchik's US organized-crime case pleads guiltyVadim Trincher, a defendant in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, pleaded guilty Thursday to having operated an international gambling ring catering to wealthy sports betters in Russia, the US, and Ukraine.12:51 15.11.2013
NYC art dealer pleads guilty to illegal gambling in Russian mob caseA wealthy Manhattan art dealer has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling ring after being charged earlier this year in a $100 million racketeering indictment that included reputed members of Russian organized crime groups.10:33 14.11.2013
Police bust illegal casinos in Russia's Far EastSpecial task police forces in Russia’s Far East raided two illegal casinos, which were located in downtown of Vladivostok, the local Interior Ministry’s department said in a statement on Monday.09:16 14.10.2013
Romanian princess arrested over US cockfighting ringA Romanian princess was arrested in Oregon Thursday in connection with an alleged cockfighting ring.12:18 16.08.2013
Number of gambling-related criminal cases doubled in RussiaThe number of criminal cases connected with organizing and participating in gambling activities of any sort in Russia has doubled from the year-earlier period, Moscow Prosecutor Sergei Kudeneyev said on Friday.13:04 02.08.2013
Police bust Russian $1.5 mln per day gambling chainRussian police have broken up an illegal gambling operation that brought in daily earnings of 50 million rubles ($1.5 million), the Interior Ministry said Wednesday.14:41 31.07.2013
Defendant in Taiwanchik's US organized-crime case granted permission to gambleA defendant in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime was granted permission to gamble in accordance with a request filed by his attorneys with a federal court in New York last week seeking a series of modifications to his bail conditions, including permission to gamble.14:35 29.07.2013
Lawmakers propose jail-time for unauthorised gamblingA group of Russian lawmakers submitted a draft bill proposing criminal liability for organizing and participating in gambling activities of any sort held outside of government-designated gambling zones.14:24 19.07.2013
Former prosecutor involved in casino scandal released from custodyAlexander Ignatenko, former First Deputy Prosecutor of the Moscow Region, has been released from custody after being held on remand in the Lefortovo detention center in Moscow since February.11:42 02.07.2013
New probe could absolve ex-prosecutor of blame in illegal gambling ringThe defense hopes that an additional investigation will provide evidence that former Moscow Region First Deputy Prosecutor Alexander Ignatenko was not involved in the illegal gaming business case.13:59 18.06.2013
Moscow police propose criminal liability for all gambling venuesThe Moscow police have proposed changing current legislation, which requires proof that an individual has made at least 1.5 million rubles ($47,450) in income by organizing gambling activities to bring charges against them.14:11 30.05.2013
'Taiwanchik' among 34 charged in US Russian crime ringUS authorities charged 34 people on Tuesday for allegedly being part of a Russian crime ring that investigators said engaged in extortion and money laundering in excess of $100 million, and operated high-stakes poker games in the United States that attracted professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities and Wall Street executives.09:49 17.04.2013
Poland extends former Russian prosecutor's arrest for four monthsThe Nowy Sacz District Court in Poland has extended until February 9 the detention of former Moscow Regional Deputy Prosecutor Alexander Ignatenko, who is awaiting extradition to Russia, the court told RIA Novosti.14:25 05.10.2012