Country · Russia Live data · 28 Oct 2026
New online casinos in Russia
205 Of the 727 casinos on our list do not block Russia
Online casinos are banned in Russia. Casinos may operate only in special gambling zones, and online bets are allowed only with licensed bookmakers.
The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept players from Russia by their own terms. Russian authorities block their sites, and international sanctions limit how payments reach them.
- 18+ only
- Offshore licences only
- Russian law: online casinos banned
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Legal status
- Banned in force 1 Jan 2007
- Not blocking Russia
- 205 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking Russia
- 16 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 137 of 205
- Joined in 2026
- 4 all ages
Legal risk · Russia
Online casinos are banned in Russia
Russian law bans online casinos, and organising illegal gambling is a crime with prison terms of up to six years. The casinos listed here are offshore and blocked in Russia. Check the law and your own risk before you play.
1 Jan 2007
Short answer
Can players in Russia use new online casinos?
Offshore casinos accept players from Russia, but online casinos are banned there and their sites are blocked. The Criminal Code targets organisers of illegal gambling; we found no criminal offence for players. Payments to blocked sites are often refused, and no Russian body handles disputes.
- Legal status
- Banned in force 1 Jan 2007
- Not blocking Russia
- 205 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking Russia
- 16 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 137 of 205
Ranking
Offshore casinos accepting players from Russia, ranked
Our ranking for Russia, every age, shown because these casinos accept the country by their own terms. None is legal in Russia.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 yrs · 2020 since 6 Feb 2024 | Curaçao | RUB 30,000 + 200 FS | |
| 2 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 10 Jul 2024 | Curaçao | RUB 80,000 + 400 FS | |
| 3 | 3 yrs · 2023 since 22 Jul 2026 | Curaçao | RUB 50,000 + 150 FS | |
| 4 | Year 3 · 2024 since 13 Jan 2025 | Curaçao | RUB 500,000 + 250 FS | |
| 5 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 3 Jun 2024 | Curaçao, Kahnawake Gaming Commission | RUB 150,000 + 150 FS | |
| 6 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 30 Oct 2024 | Curaçao | RUB 45,000 + 500 FS | |
| 7 | 18 yrs · 2008 since 4 Jun 2018 | Curaçao | RUB 170,000 + 200 FS | |
| 8 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 7 Jul 2023 | Anjouan License, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos Mexico | RUB 1,700,000 + 1 FS | |
| 9 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 6 Oct 2022 | Curaçao | 200 Free Spins | |
| 10 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 3 Apr 2024 | Curaçao | RUB 200,000 + 250 FS |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 28 Oct 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in Russia
Casinos may operate only in the special gambling zones, and the Criminal Code treats organising illegal gambling, online included, as a crime.
- Law
- Federal Law No. 244-FZ on State Regulation of Gambling
- Citation
- Federal Law No. 244-FZ of 29 December 2006
- Legal status
- Banned
- Enacted
- 29 Dec 2006
- In force
- 1 Jan 2007
- Licensing model
- no licences issued (online casinos banned)
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Penalties
- operator · fine · up to ₽1,500,000 · Criminal Code art. 171.2(3); online gambling outside licensed betting is covered by art. 171.2(1); operator · prison · up to 72 months · Illegal gambling organised by a group or with very large income, Criminal Code art. 171.2(3)
Sources: Федеральный закон от 29.12.2006 N 244-ФЗ (ред. от 26.06.2026)
Launch register
New casinos that do not block Russia
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 16 in total.
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/26
July 2026
1 added
- Curaçao €1,500 + 150 Free Spins Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
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/26
May 2026
1 added
- Curaçao $1,500 + 150 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
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/25
September 2025
1 added
- Costa Rica Gambling License $2,000 + 100 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
Our list, read 28 Oct 2026. Date = the day the casino joined our list; the month it launched is not in our data yet, only the founding year. Offers as stated by the casino.
Questions
Russia: questions
Are online casinos legal in Russia?
No. Casinos are allowed only in special gambling zones, and online only licensed betting (Federal Law 244-FZ).
What are the penalties for illegal gambling in Russia?
Organising illegal gambling is a crime under the Criminal Code, with prison for the gravest cases. We did not find a criminal penalty for players.
Why are casino sites blocked in Russia?
Roskomnadzor blocks sites that offer illegal gambling, and banks must refuse payments to them.
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from Russia?
Read the casino's terms on Russia first, because a casino can change the countries it accepts. Then check the licence it names, its withdrawal limits and the wagering on the welcome offer. Make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal before you claim a bonus. Our review method lists the checks we run on every new brand.
Where can I get help with gambling in Russia?
Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online in several languages. Since 1 September 2026, people in Russia can add themselves to a national list of people who have opted out of gambling, kept by the Unified Gambling Regulator; it binds licensed Russian operators, not offshore sites. Self-exclusion in a casino account only works at that casino. Our responsible gaming page explains the deposit and time limits you can set.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
Set your limitsFree, confidential support
If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.
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