Аннотация:The article is devoted to gambling associated with placing bets on sporting
events. The authors analyze the history of gambling and its distribution in Russia
today, evaluate the state’s role in this process, as well as legal and criminological problems
associated with the operations of bookmaker offices and totes, including Internet.
The main purpose of the article - to draw the attention of the sports community and the
Government of Russia on the need for correction policies aimed at the expansion of gambling
in the Russian Federation.The authors offer to prevent proliferation of advertising
of gambling via the internet and media, to take measures for limiting growth of betting
shops, especially in sport facilities, near to youth sports school, and virtual gambling
industry.