What happened in 2022
Until 2022, the bookmaker "Parimatch" operated in Russia - a Russian legal entity that used the international Parimatch brand under a franchise and accepted bets under an FTS license through TSUPIS. In March 2022, the international Parimatch group announced its exit from the Russian market and withdrew the rights to the brand. The Russian company did not close: it retained its license, client base, betting acceptance points, and applications, but changed its name to "Pari" (Pari, domain pari.ru). The international Parimatch continued to operate in other countries - Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Africa, Asia - and since then has had no relation to the Russian "Pari".
Comparison
| Criterion | Pari (pari.ru) | Parimatch (parimatch.com) |
|---|---|---|
| Who is this | Russian bookmaker, formerly "Parimatch Russia" | International group, founded in Kyiv in 1994 |
| License | Federal Tax Service of Russia, bets via ECUPS | Licenses of the countries of presence (Kazakhstan, Cyprus, etc.) |
| Availability in Russia | Full, domain not blocked | Does not operate since 2022, domains in the RKN registry |
| Accounts | Old accounts of "Parimatch RF" transferred to "Pari" | Separate database, Russian accounts were not transferred |
| Casino | No - online casinos are prohibited in Russia | Available in countries where permitted |
| Applications | App Store and RuStore, Android from the website | APK from the website, App Store in license countries |
| Identification | Gosuslugi / ECUPS, Russian passport | Document of the country of registration |
| Tax on winnings | Withheld by the bookmaker when withdrawing from ₽15,000 | According to the rules of the player's country |
What is common
Practically nothing, except for the history and part of the team. Design, line, odds, bonuses, and rules are specific to “Pari.” The only thing that remained from Parimatch is recognition: people still search for “parimatch” and “pari bet” referring to the Russian bookmaker.
What a player from Russia should do
- Want to legally bet on sports in Russia - you should go to "Pari" or any other bookmaker licensed by the Federal Tax Service. Registration through Gosuslugi, payments are protected by law, tax is withheld automatically.
- Looking for the international Parimatch with a casino - it is not available in Russia, and registration via VPN will end with a block during verification: a document and the address of the country where the operator is licensed are required.
- Had a "Parimatch" account before 2022 - it exists in "Pari" with the same login; access can be restored through pari.ru support.
How to bet in "Pari": briefly
- Registration on pari.ru or in the app: phone, Russian passport, verification through Gosuslugi or in ECUPS.
- Top up with a Russian bank card or SBP. Minimum deposit - from 100 ₽.
- Bets - pre-match and live, express bets, builder; no casino or slots.
- Withdrawal - to a card or SBP, 13% tax is withheld on winnings over 15,000 ₽.
Next, according to international Parimatch: login, registration, Parimatch in Kazakhstan, why the site does not open.
Frequently asked questions
Are Pari and Parimatch the same company?
No. "Pari" is a Russian bookmaker, formerly "Parimatch Russia", which changed its name in 2022 after the Parimatch brand left. International Parimatch is a separate company.
Can I log in to Parimatch with my old Russian account?
Russian accounts remained with "Pari" (pari.ru). They do not work on the international parimatch.com.
Does Pari have a casino?
No. Online casinos are prohibited in Russia; "Pari" only offers sports and esports betting.
What is a "pari bet"?
This is how the bookmaker "Pari" (pari.ru) is referred to in searches. There is no separate site called "pari bet"; everything with such a name in advertising is from third-party resources.