📉 Russia offshore betting demand hits 8-year low

Offshore brands accounted for 40% of Russia’s online gambling demand in June 2026, their lowest share since 2018, according to Blask data. Since January, that has fallen from 47.2% to 40%, while licensed operators climbed to 60% 📊 Why it matters: the market is shifting decisively towards regulated play. Blask estimates H1 market revenue at $4.5bn, with 26.2m new players acquired, while licensed leader Fonbet kept 21%–27% of monthly search demand 🎯🇷🇺 🌐 Source: iGaming Insides Telegram