Russia: State Duma passed Bill to establish terms of disclosure of risks and consequences of participation in gambling (Bill No. 981492-8)

On 11 February 2026, the Bill to establish terms of disclosure of risks and consequences of participation in gambling (Bill No. 981492-8) was passed by the State Duma. The Bill amends the Law on Advertising and the Law on the Regulation of Gambling Activities to introduce measures to address gambling addiction and improve consumer awareness of associated risks. The Bill requires all gambling and betting advertising to include warnings that participation may lead to financial loss and harm to health, with specific visibility requirements for such notices in different media formats. The Bill also mandates that gambling operators provide information on their websites about the risks of gambling and options for investing free funds to preserve or grow them, including via a QR code linking to dedicated informational pages. Additional obligations include displaying risk information at points of sale and ensuring access to relevant financial guidance. The amendments are set to enter into force on 1 September 2026.