Zhauyrov, founder of Olympus Sportsbook, lists New York City condo for sale at $8 million.
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Posted on: May 31, 2025, 03:00h.
Last updated on: May 30, 2025, 10:36h.
Anarbek "The Betting Boss" Zhauyrov @olympus_khanFeeling lucky? Invest in his NYC Pad! On the run from Kazakhstani authorities* Selling his swanky Tribeca condo for $8M - a sweet deal for a high-end retreat in the city*
Enter Anarbek Zhauyrov, the Kazakhstani fugitive infamously known as the founder of the Olympus online sportsbook. Despite being wanted in his home country for tax evasion, Zhauyrov's got a prime property to sell - his luxurious three-bedroom condo nestled in the posh Tribeca neighborhood of New York City, listed for $8 million. Originally purchased for $8.1 million eight years back, this sweet deal is an attractive investment for potential buyers looking for a high-end retreat in the city.
Zhauyrov's Olympus bet holds a Curacao gaming license, allowing it to book bets in Russia. However, it's considered a gray, if not a black market operator in much of Western Europe and is unavailable to North American bettors[1]. The reasons behind Zhauyrov's decision to sell his swanky pad are unclear, but it adds to the growing list of high-end property transactions involving figures in the gaming industry.
Flipping Properties Like Cards
The Tribeca condo is just one of multiple US properties owned by Zhauyrov. According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), he owns five New York City apartments and a mansion in the suburbs, with a combined estimated value of over $16.4 million in 2021. Additionally, he owns a multi-million-dollar apartment in Boston, an apartment and office building in Miami, and a high-priced apartment in Bal Harbor, Florida. Zhauyrov's Florida residential real estate holdings were valued at an estimated $14.3 million four years ago[1]. It's believed that the bookmaker sources the bulk of his income from renting out these properties in the US while evading Kazakhstani authorities.
Legal Loopholes or Hiding in Plain Sight?
While his wife and brother are listed as the official owners of the companies that control Olympus Sportsbook and affiliated internet sportsbooks, some legal experts believe that this is just a clever maneuver to keep Zhauyrov out of legal crosshairs[1]. In 2022, accounts with ties to Olympus holding $212 million were seized by Russia's Internal Ministry of Affairs. Both Russian and Kazakh authorities are working together to gain access to the funds and bring potential criminals to justice[1].
Living Large and Loving it on Social Media
Zhauyrov is not afraid to flaunt his lavish lifestyle on social media, where he's popular among Russian celebrities[1]. With his collection of luxury cars, exotic travels, and flashy posts, Zhauyrov has built a reputation as a high roller. One of his Instagram posts even shows him lounging at the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip, and another shares a luxury yacht adventure in Bora Bora.
While he evades justice in his homeland, Zhauyrov continues to live large and enjoys the fruits of his hard-earned profits, reminding us of the saying, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."
[1] Enrichment Data.
- Despite running a controversial sports betting business, Anarbek Zhauyrov's real estate investments, including his luxurious Tribeca condo and other properties in New York City, Miami, Boston, and Bal Harbor, Florida, offer significant potential for high-end buyers seeking a retreat in these cities.
- Despite owning multiple high-value properties and a questionable sports betting business, Anarbek Zhauyrov's critical source of income, as suggested by some legal experts, might be from renting out these properties, while keeping a low profile and avoiding legal repercussions for alleged tax evasion.
