Russia mulls legalization of online gambling – Kommersant

The plan aims to raise budget revenue while adding safeguards to curb addiction, the newspaper reports

The Russian Finance Ministry has asked President Vladimir Putin to consider lifting a long-running ban on online casinos, Kommersant reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The proposal is reportedly being pitched as a way to draw gamblers out of the shadow market and boost budget revenue, with strict government controls intended to curb addiction.