Azov City is the first active gambling zone in Russia. It seems that it will have to be the first closed zone. This article focuses on the history of Azov City, its achievements and successes. We have also tried to find out why such a successful gambling zone is supposed to be closed, despite the negative reaction of investors and protests of local population. Why did the authorities prefer to pay 10 billion rubles of compensation, instead of developing a successful business? Answers can be found