Russia will increase fines for illegal distribution of lotteries

The Russian State Duma passed in the first reading a draft law on increasing the fine for distributing lotteries without government authorization. Plenary session State Duma The Russian Federation was held on June 7, 2017.

The document also provides for the confiscation and destruction of lottery equipment and lottery terminals. In addition, it establishes liability, similar to the already existing one, for conducting a lottery without authorization cabinet. Fines of up to RUB 2,500 for citizens, up to RUB 20,000 for officials and up to RUB 300,000 for legal entities.

Such measures are taken in order to eliminating the possibility of repeated operation of lottery equipment.

Source : newssofgambling.com