At one time there were over 1,000 casinos in Russia but they were all outlawed in order for the government to gain control over casino revenues. Several gambling zones were created and World Casino News offers intensive coverage from Sochi to the Primorsky Krai and beyond as these European and Asian gambling meccas develop and try to find their footings amongst fierce international competition. While the Siberian gambling zone near Vladivostok has not met expectations yet, you will find some big names there such as NagaCorp investing big money in its success.
We also cover the more controversial zones such as the one established in Crimea after the military's annexation of the region. Readers here can stay up to date on any new zones being considered or created as well as casino proposals and openings.
The gambling industry is growing in what are now known as the The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The CIS consists of the former Soviet Republics of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, ...
On Friday it was announced on the official website of the executive authorities and administrators of Primorsky Krai in Russia that another operator has started construction of an entertainment and casino reso...
The gambling industry in Asia continues to grow at a rapid pace and gambling establishments are not wasting any time in expanding their presence throughout the Asia Pacific region. As many as seventeen casinos ...
On June 5th 2015, it was announced that Big Lifestyle and Development will be the exclusive sales and marketing partner for the new casino resort that is being built along the Silk Road in Kazakhstan.
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On June 3rd 2015, it was reported that the Iida Group Holdings, which is one of the biggest residential development companies in Japan, may be looking to build a resort on Russky Island, which is located near t...
On May 19th 2015, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the doors to the Russian casino Tigre de Cristal will open by August 28th. Lawrence Ho Yau Lung of Melco is the majority owner through ...
Websites are ablaze with the news of Summit Ascent Holdings from April 24, 2015. According to the Melco International CEO Lawrence Ho the resort casino in Primorye, Russia is almost complete. Mr. Ho backs Summi...
Oriental Regent has announced its intention to spend $1.28 million on gaming products created by Dolphin Products, a subsidiary of Melco. The products will be used for a new casino located in a portion of the R...
Russia's lower house has passed a bill (Bill 478806-6) banning online poker outside of Russia's (now six) designated legal gambling zones: Altai Krai, Kaliningrad region, Krasnodar Krai, Primorsky Krai, Cri...
There’s plenty of gambling news coming out of Russia at the moment, and some of the most exciting concerns Vladivostok. The far eastern Russian city is set to launch a brand new casino and hotel complex by the ...