Casino License in Georgia: Land-Based and Domestic Permits
Casinos, slot halls and betting shops in Tbilisi, Batumi and the regions, and the domestic online permits for players in Georgia. Fees depend on the city, from €85,900 a year for a casino in Batumi to nothing in Gudauri and Bakuriani.
- Per venue
- land permits are issued for each casino, hall or shop, for five years
- 25+
- minimum age for Georgian citizens; 18 for foreigners
- 20%
- tax on gross gaming revenue for domestic online casino and slots and slot halls
Land-Based Gambling Permits and Fees
Yearly permit fees from Article 7(10) of the Law on Licence and Permit Fees, with the exact rate for slot halls, betting shops and clubs set by Government resolution for each location.
| Permit | Fee per year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Casino, most of GeorgiaIncluding Tbilisi | up to €1,718,800 | Set per location by Government resolution |
| Casino in Batumi, Kobuleti, Borjomi or at Bazaleti lake | €85,900 | Fixed in the law |
| Casino in Gudauri, Bakuriani, Tskaltubo or Sighnaghi | Exempt | No permit fee |
| Casino in a new hotel100+ rooms in Batumi, Kobuleti, Khelvachauri; 80+ in Anaklia and Ganmukhuri | Exempt for 10 years | From the permit's issue |
| Slot machine hall | €17,200 to €343,800 | Highest in Tbilisi |
| Betting shop (totalizator) | €10,300 to €103,100 | Set by Government resolution |
| Gambling club | €3,400 to €17,200 | Tbilisi only, for casino or slot hall permit holders |
| Lotto or bingo, each | €5,200 |
Lari amounts in euros at the National Bank of Georgia rate of 24 October 2026. Venues also pay a quarterly gambling business fee to the municipality, set within limits by local government. Every casino keeps a reserve of at least about €3,400 per table.
Domestic Online Permits for Players in Georgia
Online gambling for players in Georgia needs a domestic permit, usually linked to a land venue. A foreign-facing operator uses the international casino and slots permits instead.
| Permit | Fee per year | Quarterly fee | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online casino, linked to a land casino | €34,400 | €85,900 to €103,100 | 20% of GGR |
| Online casino, standalone | €1,718,800 | None | 20% of GGR |
| Online slots, linked to a slot hall | €34,400 | €85,900 to €103,100 | 20% of GGR |
| Online slots, standalone | €343,800 | None | 20% of GGR |
| Online bettingOnly for a land betting shop permit holder | €34,400 | €85,900 to €103,100 | 7% of stakes |
Georgian players pay 5% on every withdrawal, withheld by the operator. A linked online permit lasts as long as the land permit behind it and ends if that permit is revoked.
Rules for Domestic Operators
What changes when your players are in Georgia.
Who may play. Georgian citizens from 25, foreigners from 18. Public servants, employees of regulators and the National Bank, and members of families registered as socially vulnerable may not play, and neither may anyone on the Revenue Service's self-exclusion list.
Advertising. Gambling advertising is banned except on the operator's own website, in sports sponsorship, inside the venue and at international airports and border crossings.
Venues. A permit is tied to its address, so moving to an address with a different fee rate needs a new permit. No computers for online gambling are allowed inside gambling venues.
Payments. Georgian payment providers must block residents' payments to foreign gambling sites, which leaves the domestic market to Georgian-licensed operators.
David Sisvadze
CEO
David spent six years inside the Revenue Service of Georgia, the authority that issues gambling permits, collects the permit fees and taxes, and oversees the state control system every operator connects to. He has 13+ years of experience across the Revenue Service and private-sector import operations.
Casino License in Georgia: FAQ
How much is a casino license in Batumi?
About €85,900 a year, fixed in the Fees Law for Batumi, Kobuleti, Borjomi and the Bazaleti lake area. A casino in a newly built Batumi hotel of at least 100 rooms is exempt for ten years.
How much is a casino license in Tbilisi?
Up to about €1,718,800 a year, the cap in the Fees Law, with the exact rate set by Government resolution for each location.
What is the gambling age in Georgia?
25 for Georgian citizens and 18 for foreigners.
Can foreigners open a casino in Georgia?
Yes, through a company registered in Georgia. Foreign ownership is allowed, and the permit is issued for each venue.
How are domestic online casinos taxed in Georgia?
20% of gross gaming revenue a month, with 5% withheld on players' withdrawals. Online betting with Georgian players pays 7% of stakes instead.
Plan Your Georgian Venue or Domestic Permit
Tell us the city, the venue and the games. You get a fixed quote and the permit and tax cost for that location in writing.