According to local media reports, the Sochi game zone will open its first casino this December. Yulia Mallorodnova, head of the city administration, said the soft launch of the first casino, with a grand opening schedule , is scheduled . It was announced during RGW Sochi.
RGW Sochi was hosted by the Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & SPA in Sochi, Russia, and the beneficial event was hosted by Smile Expo to provide information and opportunities for gambling zones to those who want to participate in Russia's game market.
Sochi's gambling district is located in the local resorts of Roza Khutor and Gorky Gorod. The region is where the Winter Olympics were held. Once completed, the area will be able to accommodate 1,700 people to enjoy gambling and entertainment. According to Malorodnova, gambling zone operators plan to receive as many as 600,000 visitors each year in Sochi. The gambling industry is estimated to be able to bring at least 120 million rubles ($2 million) in taxes into the city budget.