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Russian Government Attacks Gambling Industry

RUSSIA – As reported by the Pravda: "The gambling business is flourishing in Russia nationwide. However, the people, who make their living on other people's passion for gambling, may soon experience tough days in the near future.

"The Russian authorities, mayors, parliamentarians, high-ranking politicians, are launching a real struggle against the gambling industry. The anti-gambling attack started in Russia's major cities, such as Moscow, St.Petersburg, Volgograd, etc.

" Municipal authorities ordered to remove numerous so-called slot game machines, known in Russia as 'slot-pillars.' These machines could be seen in almost every public place: shops, market places, movie theatres, streets, and in a variety of other places, where people usually gather.

"…The gambling business brings a certain income to local budgets. The business is also a source of considerable income to numerous criminal groups, presumably ethnic Chechen and Abkhaz groups.

"…Deputy chairman of the Moscow City Duma, Andrey Metelsky, believes that there should be no gambling establishments in Moscow at all.

"…The Moscow administration unexpectedly supported the initiative to restrict the gambling business.

"…The successful start of the anti-gambling attack probably means that it has been approved in the Kremlin administration too…"

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