Banning of gambling business in the countries of the region makes Georgia an attractive destination. In Turkey, Azerbaijan and Ukraine gambling business is forbidden and in Armenia, Kazakhstan and Russia limitations are set by the law.
The G&T tourism research report reads that in the recent years, in Batumi and Tbilisi casino business has been developing rapidly. Presently in Batumi 10 casinos are operating. In the coming years 5 more will be opened.
In 2013-2016, number of visitors in Batumi casinos increased 2.3 times and reached 680 000. In 2016, in Adjara 76% of casino visitors were foreigners.
In 2018-2020, 9 more casinos are planned to be opened in Georgia.
Aviator – Stamba Tbilisi Hotel, operator: Adjara Group; opening date: May 2018
Sheraton Tbilisi Hotel, operator: Rakia Georgia; estimated opening date: 2018
Hilton Hotel in Tbilisi, operator: Granat Georgia; estimated opening date: 2020
Hotel Euphoria Hotel in Batumi, operator: Metro Atlas Georgia; estimated opening date: 2018
Alliance Palace in Batumi – operator:Alliance Group; estimated opening date: 2019
Hotel Le Meridien Casino in Batumi, operator: Red-Co; estimated opening date: 2019
Casino #1 Batumi, operator: AR Meridians; estimated opening date: 2019
Casino #2 Batumi, operator: AR Meridians; estimated opening date: 2019
Metro Sky Tower in Goderdzi Resort, operator: Metro Atlas Georgia; estimated opening date: 2019.
