Gambling in Georgia

This article is about gambling in the country of Georgia. For gambling in the U.S. state, see gambling in the United States.
Casino in Sighnaghi

Gambling in Georgia has been legal since 1990 when gambling laws were liberalized in Georgia. However, before that there is a history of gambling facilities in Georgia dating back to 1921. Gambling was banned in Georgia during the Soviet era.[1] In the 2000s, gambling experienced significant growth in Georgia. In 2013, a minimum of 1.4% of the State Budget for Georgia was from gambling sources; while in the late 2010s continuing on through the present, problem gambling has become a rather significant issue in Georgia.[2]

  1. ^ Natroshvili, Levan; Kerdikashvili, Lasha; Dabrundashvili, Ana (December 2014). Georgia's Gambling Market: First Report (PDF) (Report). Transparency International Georgia. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ Mandaria, Tornike (27 January 2022). "Georgian government moves to rein in gambling". Eurasianet. Retrieved 4 April 2024.