Gambling

Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions

by Shota Kincha

•4 min read

Georgia’s parliament has passed a bill imposing serious restrictions on gambling, including raising the age limit for gambling, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry. The law was voted through by the Georgian Dream MPs on Wednesday following expedited hearings in parliament. Activists have long campaigned for restrictions on gambling in Georgia, pointing to addiction problems, indebtedness, and even suicides linked to problem gambling. Critics, however, have cast doubt