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Russia confirms Azov closure on Dec. 31
After months of uncertainty and campaigning against its closure, Russian authorities have announced an expeditious end to the country's first gambling zone amid planned expansion of another zone situated in the same part of the country.
Second TSUPIS launched; first Sochi casino opens Jan
Russia’s second TSUPIS has become fully operational, according to a payment service provider headquartered in Cyprus.
Established by the Russian government, TSUPIS is the centralized...
Sochi’s first casino to soft launch NYE
Sochi’s first casino is scheduled for a soft launch on New Year’s Eve, five days before its grand opening, local media reports.
"Many people are...
Sochi’s Krasnaya Polyana issues first license
Local authorities have issued the first casino operating license in Sochi's Krasnaya Polyana (Red Meadow) gambling zone, reports state-owned TASS news agency, citing a...
No plans for Crimea: Summit Ascent
Summit Ascent Holdings has denied any plans to invest in the gambling zones located in Crimea and Sochi, contrary to media reports.
In a statement...
First Sochi casino to open in 2016-17
The first casino in Sochi is expected to be open in the next two years, said a spokesperson for the Sochi-based Gorky Gorod resort,...
Putin extends life of Azov-City gaming zone to 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill extending the lifespan of the Azov-City gaming zone in Krasnodar Territory until 1 January 2019, state-owned...
Primorye sets new conditions for future investors
Future investors in the Primorye gambling zone in Russia’s Far East will need to make a special contribution worth about 1.5 billion roubles ($23...
Sochi gambling zone to open by next summer
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak announced that the Sochi gambling zone will open by next summer, state-owned Russian news agency TASS reported.
In an...
Russia to shut three Azov city casinos
The Russian government plans to shut three casinos in Azov City this year in a bid to strengthen the country’s other gaming zones.
The government...