Bookmaker’s license in Russia

Publication date: 06 Mar 2023

Bookmaker’s license: which bookmakers have licenses?

Since July 2009, betting shops must obtain a license in order to operate in the Russian Federation. The document is issued by the Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia.

On 30 September 2020, Federal Law No. 270* relating to the new procedure for the organization and holding of gambling events came into force in Russia. What are the new requirements for the operation of bookmakers and betting shops?

Licensed bookmakers have several benefits:

• Operation through TSUPIS to regulate financial matters;
• Compulsory membership in a self-regulatory organization (SRO) and protection of the players’ interests;
• Ability to organize advertising campaigns;
• Protection of players’ personal data in accordance with the legislation of the RF.

Licensed bookmakers in the RF

• 1xStavka is a Russian bookmaker licensed in 2010. The bookmaker has many professional awards and is a regular partner of sports clubs and federations. There is a huge range of events for betting on the site: traditional sports (football, volleyball), exotic sports (crossfit, racing, Formula 1), as well as games and lotteries.  Learn more about the 1xStavka affiliate program
• BingoBoom is a betting company brand owned by Firma Stom Ltd. The BC has a license from the FTS, obtained in 2010 and renewed in 2019. It is a legal bookmaker, which has been a member of the “Association of Betting Companies” since 2014 and cooperates with TSUPIS. The line features all major sporting events (including poker), with bingo and battleship available in the games section. The News section publishes predictions and expert advice. More about the BingoBoom affiliate program
• BetCity accepts bets on 20 sports, including eSports and poker.  There is also a large section with political and cultural events (betting on movies and TV series, the Nobel Prize, space flights). A license to operate in Russia was obtained in 2009. The website contains a wide range of additional services: results, statistics, live broadcasting, calendar. Learn more about the BetCity affiliate program
• Bettery is a new betting company that appeared in 2020. It is focused on youth audience and beginners. The service creators pay attention to the apps and the option of quick live betting. All the traditional betting offers (popular sports, eSports, statistics, results) are available on the website, as well as the “Betting Dictionary”. Read more about the Bettery Affiliate Program
• BWin is a trademark belonging to BC Digital Betting. It was licensed in 2016. The company is a member of the First Self-Regulatory Organization of Bookmakers. Among the events offered are all popular sports (ice hockey, handball, basketball), politics and entertainment (the Oscars and the Emmys, the X Factor, who will be the next James Bond), and eSports. Online streaming is available. Read more about the BWin affiliate program
• GG bet is a bookmaker with a specialization in eSports. The main events include betting on Dota 2, StarCraft 2, League of Legends, Call of Duty and Halo.  The matches are sorted by chronology, yet there is a filter by discipline and tournament.  All the traditional sports (football, hockey, tennis) and the possibility of betting on them are also present.  More information about the GG bet affiliate program
• Fonbet accepts bets on sports and social events. The company was established in 1994; the license to operate in the Russian Federation was obtained in June 2009. This bookmaker is a sponsor of the Russian national football team, the Kontinental Hockey League and the VTB United League, as well as many championships. The company has professional awards: best bookmaker, best network, best online bookmaker. Their website features a wide range of events, live events, broadcasts, results and predictions. Read more about the Fonbet affiliate program
• Leon is a bookmaker which obtained its Russian licence in December 2011. Leon is the winner of the “Sport and Russia” award and was also named Best Bookmaker and Bookmaker of the Year. A member of the self-regulatory organisation “Association of Betting Companies”. The bookmaker accepts bets on basic sports and has a LIVE mode and an opportunity to view the results. There is a diverse bonus program for players, with promotions and draws constantly taking place. Find out more about the Leon affiliate program
• Liga Stavok has been a legal sports betting partner since 2009.  Winner of the “Runet Prize” and “Sport and Russia”.  General partner of the Russian Premier League in football. In addition to the main sports, the site allows betting on TV games and showbiz events, has an extensive section on eSports and lotteries.  There is also a Match Centre as well as video broadcasts, a news section and a list of promotions. Read more about the Liga stavok affiliate program
• MarathonBet was licensed by the FTS of Russia in March 2010. The bookmaker is a member of the self-regulatory organization of the non-commercial partnership “Association of the organizers of gambling in bookmaker’s offices”, and also the self-regulatory organization “Association of horse-sports sweepstakes”. The website suggests sports and political betting, with separate sections on live and eSports. There is a chat room, where you can see statistics and results. More about the Marathonbet affiliate program
• Melbet is a trademark owned by Melophon Ltd. The bookmaker renders services on the basis of the Russian license obtained in November 2012. The line features more than 50 sports (including dog racing and boat racing) and a wide selection of LIVE events. More about the Melbet affiliate program
• Mostbet is a trademark owned by SportBet. License to operate in Russia was issued in April 2009. Betting company is a member of the First Russian bookmakers’ self-regulatory organization. It is possible to bet on various sports (tennis, badminton), eSports. More about the Mostbet affiliate program
• Olimp is a licensed bookmaker, which received its documents in December 2012. It is a member of SRO “Association of Bookmaker’s Office” and the self-regulated organization of gambling betting organizers. Olimp cooperates with almost all sports federations. Not only sports events are available on the website, but also those from the world of culture and eSports tournaments. Betting can be done in Live and Multilive modes. A lot of additional information: results, statistics and promotions. Learn more about the Olimp affiliate program.
• Parimatch is a brand presented on the betting market by the Bet-ring company. It was licensed to operate in Russia in November 2009. Belongs to the First SRO of bookmakers. There are more than 20 sports (including futsal, chess, rugby), politics (USA, Ukraine), entertainment (what will be on YouTube and celebrities’ Instagram) on the betting site of BC. Live mode, statistics and results are also added to the menu. More about the Parimatch affiliate program
• Poolbet is the first licensed totalizator in Russia. There is a unique organization of the game: you can bet independently or become a part of a syndicate. You can bet on races and horse races of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the biggest competitions of racetracks of South Africa, Sweden and Russia on the website.  Likewise, eSports and some football matches can be selected for betting.  Read more about the Poolbet affiliate program
• Tennisi is a Russian bookmaker managed by RUS-TELETOT Ltd. The company has been operating since 1999 and owns more than 70 betting shops all over Russia. The license to operate in the Russian Federation was issued in December 2009. The company is a partner of the Supreme Hockey League, Russian Football Union, Russian MMA Union, Handball Federation of Russia, and Water Polo Federation. Is a partner of the First TSUPIS, reliability is guaranteed by 30 million roubles contribution to the fund of the First Self-Regulatory Organization of Bookmakers. The website features all popular sports, including an “Exclusive” section with current bets. Read more about the Tennisi affiliate program
• Vulcanbet legally accepts bets on sports and eSports events in the Russian Federation. The legal name is MatchBet Ltd. The online bookmaker operates under a license obtained in March 2016. In the summer of 2019, the company became a member of the self-regulated organisation “Association of Betting Companies”. Players are offered all major sports, as well as special bets (will they find a vaccine for COVID-19?). Separately, the website features eSports, LIVE, bonuses, results and statistics. More about the Vulcanbet affiliate program
• Winline appeared in online betting in 2009. The online operation of the BC is fully legalized and licensed. In 2016, it received an award as the “Best Betting Product of the Year”. Currently, it is possible to bet on several dozen sports, with over a hundred outcomes per game on football alone. There are detailed player statistics and video broadcasts for live betting. Read more about the Winline affiliate program
• Zenit is a brand operated by Invest Garant Ltd. License for gambling activities in the bookmaker’s offices and sweepstakes was obtained in 2010. The bookmaker is a member of SRO “Association of Betting Companies” and SRO of organizers of gambling in sweepstakes. Legitimate bookmaker Zenit operates in TSUPIS and helps to develop Russian sports. There is a big choice of events in the line, more than 2000 live and pre-match events on all kinds of sports every day. Additionally, eSports (football, volleyball and basketball) are also available. More about the Zenit affiliate program

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