Regulatory news. Week №36

👵🏼🧓🏼 Russia is considering raising the minimum age for placing bets from 18 to 25. Additionally, fines for advertising online casinos will be proposed: up to ₽200,000 for individuals, up to ₽600,000 for officials, and up to ₽6 million for legal entities.

🎰 On September 1, a law came into effect in Russia prohibiting bookmakers from using visual representations of casinos and slot machines.

✋ In the UK, new restrictions on betting in online casino slots have come into force. For players over 25, the maximum bet is now £5 per spin, while for those under 25, it’s £2.

⏱ On August 30, the UK regulator launched a six-month project to assess the financial risks of local players. The UKGC has started implementing “soft” financial checks by setting an initial deposit limit of £500 per month, which will be reduced to £150 per month by February 2025. The project’s goal is to identify players showing signs of problem gambling and protect them from significant financial losses.

✉️ Google is tightening its advertising rules for iGaming operators in Germany. Starting September 25, only gambling companies and affiliate programs with a license from the regulator (GGL) will be allowed to advertise on Google.