Bookmaker Bwin has decided to end its operations in Russia amid the changing legislation, according to a letter sent out to its local clients. Bwin noted that it has entered into an agreement with another bookmaker Parimatch to “make leaving the Russian market as comfortable as possible for all customers.” Bwin customers will be able […]

Digitain, a leading international sportsbook and software development company, have agreed to supply Pin-UP.ru, licensed in the Russian Federation and a major operator in the CIS region, with their sportsbook solution. Speaking for Digitain, Edmond Ghulyan, Head of Sportsbook Development said, “This is an exciting deal for us – Pin-Up is fantastic new partner with […]

Betting brand Fonbet and PFC CSKA announce the beginning of long-term cooperation. The sponsorship agreement with the six-time Russian champion is for five years. PFC CSKA became the first Russian Premier Leage club to partner with Fonbet. PFC CSKA will take part in the group stage for the fifth time. In total it will be […]

70% of betting lines offered by bookmakers in Russia are related to eSports these days. The number of tournaments increased, and popularity has grown several times. The average number of customers betting on eSports daily has grown six-fold compared to January and February. The main growth was given by cyber football (76% of all bets), […]

The First self-regulated bookmaker’s organization of Russia representing Russian betting companies has sent a proposal to the Government of the Russian Federation aimed at stabilizing the situation in the bookmaker industry. Due to the СOVID-19 pandemic and a temporary moratorium on sporting events, the Russian bookmaker market for the first time in its history may

A new betting company has been licensed in Russia – Sportradar LLC. Information about this is posted in the Register of Licenses for the organization and operation of gambling in betting offices and sweepstakes of the Russian Federal Tax Service. LLC Sportradar became the 33rd brand in the list of betting companies in Russia. According […]

Russian Association of Bookmakers fears that in the near future, due to changes in the Ministry of Economic Development, 98% of all existing betting points in Russia are due to be closed. According to RBC, the reason for possible closure of betting shops is the new rules established by the order of the Ministry of […]

Spanish LaLiga football club Real Madrid has signed its first regional partner in Russia through a deal with online bookmaker Marathonbet. As part of the deal, Marathonbet will receive brand visibility during games at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu via virtual LED boards for Russian broadcasts utilising digital overlay technology. In addition, customers will receive