Georgia Moves International iGaming Licence Regime to Full Rollout

Georgia has moved its new International iGaming Licence regime from a pilot phase to full rollout, creating a licensing framework for operators targeting customers outside the country.

The framework was introduced through amendments to Georgia’s gambling legislation adopted by Parliament in June 2026. The amendments established new permit categories for the international organisation of online casino games, slot games and sports betting. Georgian citizens are prohibited from participating in gambling offered under the international framework.

The regime moved into a pilot phase in July, with Random Systems Georgia (RSG) appointed by the Georgian government to oversee and support the framework. The system has now transitioned to full operation, with the first licensees preparing to launch.

International permits are valid for five years. The framework is designed to cover not only licensing but also supporting services including corporate banking, payment processing, compliance, fintech and business process outsourcing.

The commercial framework provides for a 5% tax on gross gaming revenue, together with a 1% regulatory monitoring fee. An annual permit fee also applies.

Operators can offer online casino, slot and sports betting products under the respective international permit categories, subject to the conditions established under Georgian legislation.

The framework is intended to position Georgia as an operating base for international iGaming companies while separating export-oriented gambling activity from the domestic market.

The legislation also establishes restrictions on access by Georgian residents. Operators holding international permits cannot allow Georgian citizens to participate in the games offered under the international framework.

The Georgian government and organisations promoting the framework have presented the system as an integrated operating environment, with access to banking and payments alongside the gambling permit.

The launch follows broader changes to Georgia's gambling sector in recent years, including tighter restrictions on domestic gambling and increased regulatory requirements. The new international regime creates a separate framework for operators whose target customers are outside Georgia.

The transition to full rollout means the framework has moved beyond its initial pilot stage, with operators now able to proceed with licensing and preparations for international operations under the new system.

By fLEXI tEAM