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Georgian Govt to Introduce Permit Requirement for Specific Online Gambling Operations

Online gambling businesses - including online casinos, slot machines and betting - will be subject to mandatory permits for specific types of operation, following the Georgian government's reveal of amendments to the relevant law on Monday. According to the bill, online casino permits will be issued only to casino holders, with online slot machine…

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Gov’t to introduce permit requirement for specific online gambling operations

Online gambling businesses - including online casinos, slot machines and betting - will be subject to mandatory permits for specific types of operation, following the Georgian government's reveal of amendments to the relevant law on Monday. According to the bill, online casino permits will be issued only to casino holders, with online slot machine…

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