Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved regulations that will force gambling-related firms to block anyone whose name appears on a central self-exclusion registry from placing bets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his approval to new regulations in Russia that will require gambling companies to prevent individuals listed on a central self-exclusion register from participating in betting activities. The bill, passed by the State Duma, introduces a system of penalties for gambling firms that fail to comply with these rules. The Federation Council, Russia's upper house, has also endorsed the legislation.
