According to Novosti, the Russian News and Information Service that is.

Apparantly, Russian citizens spend 37.5 billion rubles ($1 equals 27.98 rubles) per year on gambling and lotteries - thats more than other leisure pursuits such as cinemas and theatres

The report continues: "Some eight percent of Russians play lotteries and slot machines. Males residing in the Urals and East Siberia are the most active in this field" Read More