State Duma deputy proposed a ban on gambling in social networks – RBC

State Duma deputy proposed a ban on gambling in social networks – RBC

According Khudiakov these games can lead to the development of children Gamblers (gambling addiction). Therefore, according to the deputy, the placement of such games on the publicly available, including on social networks, should be prohibited.

According to the newspaper, “one of the largest social networks” (speech, apparently, talking about “VKontakte”), taken by a number of applications for poker games, roulette, etc. These applications can also be found on the portal “Games Mail.Ru» and to Facebook. In the case of Facebook with Russian law can not affect the placement of such games on the social network.

According Hudyakov, unlike adults who can easily ignore this ad, a child out of curiosity can go to the link and start playing. “The younger generation, being involved in them, not only empties the pockets of parents, but falls into a dangerous dependence on these games,” – said the deputy.

In this case, Alexander Kuzmenko, who heads the “Games Mail.Ru», noted that the

games in social networks can not be considered gambling – the game is on virtual chips, and although money can buy more, the gain in the form of cash can not withdraw. At the same time, as noted Kuz’menko, this opportunity is used not so many users – about 15%. At the same time in games such as poker and roulette, always shows a warning about age limit.

Previously, the newspaper “Kommersant” reported that authorities are considering the possibility of legalization in Russia online poker at the request of the League of poker enthusiasts. Playing online poker in Russia, according to the law is not prohibited, but the players in case of winning themselves obliged to calculate and pay his taxes. Trace the payment of taxes government can not, as poker rooms are not registered in Russia and domestic legislation are not regulated.