Mizulina expresses doubts about the law's ability to adequately curb illegal gambling activities

The Russian government has taken a significant step towards combating the spread of content advertising illegal online gambling platforms. A bill, recently approved, aims to address this issue comprehensively, moving beyond mere fines.

Katherine Mizulina, a public figure, has expressed skepticism towards the proposed sanctions, likening them to a "parking ticket for the dead." However, the bill's intention is clear: to curb the proliferation of illegal online casinos.

According to the bill, fines will be imposed on individuals, officials, and legal entities for advertising prohibited gambling establishments. The penalties are substantial: individuals face fines of up to 500,000 rubles, officials up to 1.5 million rubles, and legal entities up to 7 million rubles.

The measures aim to limit gambling advertising on social media, video hosting sites, blogs, and Telegram channels. But Mizulina believes that the proposed measures will not stop real players in the gambling sphere due to the lucrative nature of advertising integrations with online casinos.

The Safe Internet League, an organisation expressing concern over the issue, reports that some scammers can earn between 300 million to 500 million rubles per referral link for illegal online casinos. This underscores the need for stricter enforcement and political will to make the laws effective.

The League also advocates for a financial transparency mechanism and control over money transfers. They believe that this would help in the fight against illegal online casinos.

In addition, the comprehensive approach should involve blocking websites and domains in the shortest possible time. Social platforms should be involved in this fight against gambling content.

Youth and parent education is another crucial aspect of the comprehensive approach. The League believes that educating young people and parents about the dangers of illegal online gambling is essential to prevent them from falling victim to these scams.

The Joint Gambling Authority of the German states (GGL) combats this issue by targeting both operators and intermediaries. They use enforcement measures including injunctions, fines, criminal referrals, network blocks, and payment bans. Criminal responsibility is proposed for these operators and potentially for promoters advertising illegal gambling offerings.

In conclusion, the Russian government's bill is a step towards addressing the issue of illegal online gambling. However, it's clear that a comprehensive approach, involving education, platform involvement, financial transparency, and strict enforcement, is needed to make a significant impact.

Mizulina expresses doubts about the law's ability to adequately curb illegal gambling activities