The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has proposed new measures to tighten controls on the online gambling market, effective from February 15, 2024. These measures involve banning payment transactions to gambling operators, prohibiting gambling advertising, and blocking access to online gambling for minors as well as individuals entered into self-exclusion registers. The initiative is intended to increase protections for consumers and curb illegal gambling activities within Russia. These proposed controls will impact both operators and consumers by limiting financial flows and promotional activities connected to online gambling platforms. The Ministry's approach responds to ongoing concerns about the social and economic consequences of gambling, aiming to regulate and contain risks associated with the sector. Implementation of these measures will require compliance by operators and cooperation from financial institutions and internet providers.