Welcome to our weekly digest, where we have gathered the hottest and most important news from the world of online casinos, sports betting and gambling. Let's get started!
1. Online casino spam boom in Russia: what's going on?
In January 2025, there was a sharp increase in spam emails related to online casino advertisements. According to Mail.ru Mail, the number of such emails increased by 36% compared to December. These messages often contain links to suspicious sites that can be dangerous for your data.
How to protect yourself:
- Never click on questionable links in the mail.
- Use reliable antivirus programs.
- If you are interested in legal online casinos, choose only trusted platforms.
2. Legalization of gambling in Uzbekistan: a new stage of development
As of January 1, 2025, online casinos, bookmakers and other gambling sites are officially allowed in Uzbekistan. The new law is aimed at developing the entertainment industry, attracting investment and creating jobs.
What it means for the players:
- New platforms with localization in Uzbek are expected to appear.
- There will be state mechanisms to protect the interests of players.
- The industry will work under strict supervision to ensure safety.
3. Record attendance of casinos in Russia on holidays
The January holidays of 2025 were a real triumph for Russian gambling zones. For example:
- "Krasnaya Polyana welcomed 37,602 guests, 1.8% more than a year ago.
- Tigre de Cristal increased attendance by 33%, serving 14,986 guests.
- Sobranie Casino showed an increase of 40.3%, hosting 9,509 people.
Conclusion: The popularity of gambling zones in Russia is growing, and players are actively choosing live games and offline casino atmosphere.
4. New gambling laws: what is being discussed in the State Duma?
A committee of the Russian State Duma has sent a bill on criminal liability for advertising illegal online casinos for revision. The main reason is that it does not meet the requirements of the legislation.
Why it matters:
- The law is aimed at combating the gray market of gambling.
- This is a step towards creating a transparent environment for players and operators.
5. Sports betting odds: who is the favorite in the match Manchester United - Brighton?
On January 19, 2025, there will be an English Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton FC. According to bookmakers' predictions:
- A Manchester United win is priced at odds of 2.08 (47% odds).
- Brighton win - odds of 3.50 (28%).
- The draw is odds of 3.90 (25%).
Advice to players: Before betting, analyze the statistics of the teams, the current form of the players and the weather on the day of the match.
