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Kazakhstan government considers expanding casino zones to new regions

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Kazakhstan’s government is considering allowing casinos in additional regions as part of a review of tourism regulations, Tourism and Sports Minister Yerbol Myrzabosynov said, according to media reports. Possible locations include Mangystau, Panfilov, Talgar, Markakol and Zaysan; no final decision has been made. The minister said casinos in any new zones would admit foreign passport holders only.

Operators and investors face a proposed expansion of casino locations, but the government has not made a final decision.

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