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Georgian Gambling Association warns proposed fines target licensed operators

Regulation

The Georgian Gambling Association said unlicensed operators generate more than $742 million (GEL 2 billion) annually in Georgia. It argued that proposed increases to fines for licensed businesses would not address illegal gambling; the Ministry of Finance said unlicensed activity is less widespread than the association claims.

The proposal could raise compliance penalties for licensed operators while the scale and enforcement focus of illegal gambling remain disputed.

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