In Georgia gambling business is allowed; in fact Georgian gaming laws are similar to many other developed country. The gaming industry accounts for a sizeable part of state income and is allowed to thrive and generate even more income for state coffers.
Surrounded by countries where gaming is prohibited or severely restricted, Georgian officials believe that the South Caucasus country has a geographic advantage in the gaming business. They envision a steady stream of foreigners from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the Middle East ready to flock to Georgia to place bets.