Russia: "Ka-Ching" Go The Slots

Once outlawed in communist Russia, the gambling bug has hit the Russian man on the street in the form of slot machines.

The number of slot machines is growing rapidly, hitting 250,000 this year, compared to 12,500 in 1999 and revenues are hitting $2.8 billion.

International businesses are now taking notice and with gambling licenses available at minimal cost, its not a difficult market to enter. The largest arcade owner Ritzio Entertainment Group, who run Vulkan Game Clubs will make $300 million in revenues this year and $120 million profit, whilst a British company, Super Slots sits at number 3 in the market