Alex Nevsky

Cockfighting – a Popular Form of Gambling in Uzbekistan

Cockfighting – a Popular Form of Gambling in Uzbekistan

Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 14:39:07

Spinning roulette wheel? Or playing a little blackjack? Try betting on cockfights, that’s what they do in Uzbekistan. While under the current Uzbek gambling laws it is prohibited for the local population to gamble, some still manage to do so. What’s more interesting many Uzbeks are putting money on centuries old events. One of popular […]

Gambling and Crime Go Hand in Hand in Tajikistan

Gambling and Crime Go Hand in Hand in Tajikistan

Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 14:13:55

Most Tajik casinos have become hubs of criminal and drug related activities due to lack of state regulation. The majority of casino players in Tajikistan are the so-called “golden youth” and businessmen. Knowing their background it is no wonder that almost every week casinos witness incidents leading to fights and even murder. The uncertain situation […]

Moldova Takes a Hard Stance Against Match-fixing

Moldova Takes a Hard Stance Against Match-fixing

Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 13:21:37

The growing number of “fixed” matches in Moldova is being addressed by the government, currently debating a law amendment. Sports betting is totally legal in Moldova and is quite a popular pastime with the local population. There are dozens of local online sportsbooks in Moldova, as well as some foreign-based operations. Land-based betting is also […]

Casinos May Officially Return to Kyrgyzstan

Casinos May Officially Return to Kyrgyzstan

Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 13:05:57

Currently outlawed gambling industry in Kyrgyzstan is still operating and is now looking to make an official comeback. Gambling industry officially ceased to exist in the country when Kyrgyz gambling laws were changed in 2012. However, there was and still is much uncertainty concerning the gambling business and lots of casinos and gambling halls still […]

Uzbek Authorities Take a Hard Stand Against Gambling

Uzbek Authorities Take a Hard Stand Against Gambling

Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 12:13:48

All forms of gambling are officially banned in Uzbekistan and the government wows to find and close down all the underground gambling dens. Uzbek authorities proclaimed gambling as an activity, which doesn’t reflect the spirit of Uzbek people, their traditions and way of life. Gambling is also regarded as a stimulus of criminal activities. Subsequently […]

Gambling Business in Georgian Resort Batumi

Gambling Business in Georgian Resort Batumi

Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 11:56:25

Batumi is an attractive resort city on the Georgian Black Sea with a thriving casino gambling industry. Georgia fully allows gambling business, in fact Georgian gambling laws are not much different from any other developed country. The gaming industry accounts for a sizeable part of state income and is allowed to thrive and generate even […]

Online Gambling Industry in Georgia

Online Gambling Industry in Georgia

Alex Nevsky January 29, 2014 16:04:52

Georgian lawmakers have growing concerns about the effect of online gambling on the increase of problem gamblers numbers in the country. Georgia has a well-developed gambling industry, practically identical to those of Western countries. Georgian gambling laws allow and regulate every aspect of gaming in the country. Just like in any other Western country, there […]

Azerbaijan to Fight Illegal Gambling Under Criminal Code

Azerbaijan to Fight Illegal Gambling Under Criminal Code

Alex Nevsky January 29, 2014 15:49:33

Azerbaijan will punish illegal gambling operators and gamers with heavy fines and prison sentences. Current Azerbaijani gambling laws forbid all gambling activities in the country except sports betting and lotteries. All currently functioning betting shops and lottery outlets are subject to heavy licensing procedures and must pay taxes to the government. Attaining such licenses and […]

The Biggest Casino in Armenia

The Biggest Casino in Armenia

Alex Nevsky January 29, 2014 15:15:47

Casino gambling is totally legal in Armenia, but some casinos are at a bit of advantage over the others. There are eight large casinos operating in full compliance with Armenian gambling laws, including Flamingo, Shangri-La, Senator, and others. However, the biggest of them is Pharaoh, which is looking to rule the gambling business in the […]

Las Vegas in Turkmenistan

Las Vegas in Turkmenistan

Alex Nevsky January 29, 2014 14:56:51

A giant hotel-casino complex is being built on Turkmen shores of the Caspian Sea, hoping to become the country’s Las Vegas. Right on the shores of Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan, there are seven marble hotels-brothers, erected by direct order of Turkmen President, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. These are the first buildings of the Avaza tourist complex, which […]