Online Slots in Russia

The Development of Online Casinos in Russia

Newcomers to the world of online betting often think that quality sites are only available abroad and that Russia is lagging behind as a creator of online clubs. Today this is just a myth - many successful entrepreneurs from our country open excellent sites, which easily pass the inspections of international commissions. For example, in 2017 a famous gambler created the site Vavada Casino official, which grew into a huge international project translated into 10 languages.

History of casinos in Russia

The first gambling entertainment sites appeared in 1998. At that time in Russia, the Internet was not many people, and sites rarely had a translation into Russian. Players preferred land-based casinos or the slot machines that could be found in any large shop.

Everything changed in the 2000s when gambling was banned in Russia. Today, it is no longer possible to wager a hundred on an offline slot machine after work. Going to a casino has become an expensive and time-consuming affair - you have to fly to an area where casinos are allowed, rent accommodation, place large bets. That's when gamblers turned their attention online.

Gamblers were quick to capitalise on the first wave of online popularity. Dozens of one-day sites sprang up, using popular brands from offline clubs. As a result, many "Volcanoes" appeared that had nothing to do with the iconic institution.

Although those days are gone and players have access to dozens of articles on casino selection, there are still those who focus on flashy advertising and guaranteed winnings. Fortunately, most players quickly realised that they were being duped and switched to licensed projects.

Licensed casinos

Today there is no need to be afraid of Russian online casinos, there are already excellent projects that have adopted the best of their European counterparts. The main difference between official sites is the presence of a licence. This is a very expensive and difficult to obtain mark of quality. Projects with a licence value their reputation and will not try to cheat the client - to return the respect of users will be almost impossible.

Usually the licence symbol is displayed in the footer of the page. The most common one is Curacao. This is a reliable Dutch quality assessor that has been checking gambling establishments for compliance with international standards for 25 years. Vavada Online Casino now holds such a licence. If you have not found the licence icon, write to the support chat. The specialist will necessarily point out the licence, and answers such as "We are in the process of registration, we have everything official" should be taken seriously.

In addition to the licence, there are a number of criteria that distinguish an official project:

• Multiple languages - check that the rules, the helpdesk, the menu are in Russian.
• A variety of currencies, of course, it is much more convenient if there is a ruble
• Timely payment of winnings - start with small deposits, if the support begins to feed breakfast and withdrawal of even a small amount is delayed for days, this casino is not for you.
• Data security - modern clubs have a system of double encryption, which protects you from scammers.
• Variety of machines - major developers such as NetEnt, Novomatic, Yggdrasil are very serious about allowing their slots to be displayed. Their presence on the site is a good sign.

Be sure to read reviews, ratings and comments about the casino. For example, Club Vavada has official reviews on all the major review sites. Not only can you find honest reviews, but you can also get answers from the casino's management.

Scripted sites

If the site does not meet the above criteria, it is called a scripted site. Unfortunately, there are still many such projects on Runet. All the software on such sites is fake, even if it looks like a popular machine. The payout of such games is regulated by the owner of the casino itself. This is cheating players and playing on emotions. In the beginning you get a win on small bets, and trying to pick up the same slide is not a big bet, you can leave thousands of rubles, but the machine is set so that you get nothing and remain at a loss.

Another type of fraud - you get huge bonuses and even winnings, but it is impossible to withdraw them.

There are already great projects in Russia, study them before registering, and then you can really forget about offline clubs - a personal casino right at home!