In a move that’s stirring up the high-end real estate market in New York City, Anarbek Zhauyrov, the founder of Olympus online sportsbook and a figure of controversy back in his native Kazakhstan, has put his luxurious Tribeca condominium on the block. The asking price? A cool $8 million. Interestingly, this figure is just shy of the $8.1 million he shelled out for it eight years prior.

Zhauyrov’s venture into the betting world through Olympus bet, which operates under a Curacao gaming license, has been met with mixed reactions across the globe. While it enjoys a green light to operate in Russia, its activities tread on uncertain waters in much of Western Europe and remain off-limits to North American gamblers.

The reasons behind Zhauyrov’s decision to sell his Tribeca abode remain undisclosed. However, this listing adds to the string of upscale properties hitting New York City’s market from notable names within the gaming sphere. In a parallel narrative last December, casino magnate Steve Wynn adjusted the selling price of his expansive Central Park South penthouse by $20 million—signaling a readiness to break even at best.

Zhauyrov’s real estate portfolio extends beyond this single property; he owns several high-value assets across the United States. This includes five additional apartments in New York City and an opulent mansion nestled in its suburbs. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) valued these New York holdings at approximately $16.4 million back in 2021—a number that has presumably surged since then.

His property collection also boasts a multi-million-dollar apartment in Boston alongside residential and commercial spaces in Miami and Bal Harbor, Florida—valued at around $14.3 million combined four years ago.

According to OCCRP, Zhauyrov has made the U.S. his home base where he primarily earns through leasing some of these mentioned properties.

Despite placing ownership of Olympus and related internet sportsbooks under his wife and brother’s names—purportedly as a legal shield—Zhauyrov remains embroiled in legal complexities. Last year saw accounts associated with Olympus frozen with over $212 million seized amidst promises from Russia’s Internal Ministry of Affairs to collaborate with Kazakh authorities in apprehending individuals involved in illicit gambling operations.

Zhauyrov is no stranger to flaunting his extravagant lifestyle on social media platforms where he counts numerous Russian celebrities among his followers. His posts frequently showcase moments from luxury destinations like Bora Bora and Brazil or glimpses into his enviable car collection that includes models like the Rolls Royce Phantom—the 2025 iteration fetching upwards of $613,000.

This tale of luxury living intertwined with international intrigue underscores not just an individual journey but reflects broader narratives within both the global real estate market and the often shadowy world of online gambling operations.