The future of the industry

In the coming years, the status quo is likely: gambling will remain banned, licenses and a regulator will not appear.

Regulatory efforts will focus on blocking offshore sites, financial controls and digital security.

Realistic directions for business and media are the development of leisure without an element of excitement: sports, e-sports, family festivals, educational quizzes without contributions and accidents, gamification of social projects.

Any "bordering" formats (draws, promos) should exclude paid entry and accidental winnings.

The strategy for the future is compliance by-default, consumer protection, local partnerships and a focus on socially useful activities until the macro and legal environment stabilizes.