Legislation and Regulation

The Law of Georgia On Organizing Lotteries, Games of Chance and Other Prize Games (the “Gambling Law”) is the primary legislative act, establishing the legal grounds for organizing and holding lotteries, games of chance and other prize games.

The general rules and standards given under the Gambling Law are further given in details under the bylaws, such as Ordinances of the Government of Georgia and Orders of the Minister of Finance of Georgia.

Primary acts creating regulatory framework for the gambling related activities in Georgia are the following:

Laws of Georgia

Law of Georgia on Organizing Lotteries, Games of Chance and Other Prize Games
Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits
Tax Code of Georgia

Bylaws

Order of the Minister of Finance of Georgia N43
Order of the Minister of Finance of Georgia N239
Order of the Minister of Finance of Georgia N240
Order of the Minister of Finance of Georgia N243
Order of the Minister of Finance of Georgia N223
Ordinance of the Government of Georgia N455
Ordinance of the Government of Georgia N605