By The Weekly Edge desk ·
CasinoBeats reported that Blask data showed illegal Russian online casinos and sportsbooks losing share to licensed bookmakers. Visitor numbers at illegal sites fell to their lowest level since 2018.
The data indicates a shift in online traffic toward licensed Russian bookmakers.
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Licensed operators must deny registered individuals gambling access and advertising, and cancel qualifying unsettled wagers within five working days.
The unresolved proposals leave possible changes to bookmaker operations and contributions pending.
Russian gambling businesses must prevent registered self-excluded customers from wagering.
The estimate indicates a smaller share of online gambling demand reaching unlicensed operators.