Bill on four gambling zones passed by State Duma
The State Duma has passed the bill on four gambling zones in the third reading Dec. 20. 428 votes were for, with 226 ones required. The gambling zones will be established in the Altai and the Primorie Territory, the Kaliningrad Region and on the borderline between the Rostov Region and the Krasnodar Territory. It is banned to do gambling business out of the precincts of these zones. The boundaries of the zones shall be determined by the federal entities. Gambling business will be prohibited from July, 1, 2009. All the gambling establishments having licenses in accordance with laws will have the right to work until June, 30, 2009. All the gambling establishments will be closed on July, 1, 2007.
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