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License Type | Application Authority | Duration | Renewal | Key Financial Requirements |
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Land-based Casino | State Department / Future Regulator | 1 year | Annual | Annual fee, financial guarantees |
Online Casino | State Department / Future Regulator | 1 year | Annual | Increased annual fee, financial reserves |
Bookmaker | State Department / Future Regulator | 1 year | Annual | Increased annual fee, financial reserves |
Lottery | State Department / Future Regulator | 1 year | Annual | Annual fee, financial guarantees |
Totalizator | State Department / Future Regulator | 1 year | Annual | Annual fee, financial guarantees |
Type of Gambling Operation | Tax Rate (per bet/turnover) | Previous Rate | Effective Date |
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Online Casinos | 0.35% of turnover | 0.175% | April 1, 2025 |
Bookmakers | 0.2% of turnover | 0.1% | April 1, 2025 |
Year | Casino Licence Fee (AMD) | Bookmaker Licence Fee (AMD) |
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2024 | 175 million | 50 million |
2025 | 350 million | 100 million |
2026 | 1.05 billion | 300 million |
2027 | 1.4 billion | 400 million |
2028 | 1.75 billion | 500 million |
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Year/Date | Event |
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1995 | Armenia adopts its first Gambling Act, establishing the initial legal framework for gambling activities. |
2000 | Significant amendments are made to the gambling legislation, introducing stricter licensing and operational requirements. |
2016 | Comprehensive regulatory reforms are enacted, addressing online gambling and strengthening oversight of both land-based and online operators. |
2024 | Taxes are introduced on gambling winnings above AMD 5 million; the government proposes increased licence fees and a quota system for licences, and announces plans to establish two new regulatory bodies: the Gaming Sector Monitor and the Gaming Operator Institute. |
April 2025 | Parliament approves a doubling of tax rates and licence fees for online casinos and bookmakers, with a commitment to further annual increases until new regulators are operational. |
July 2025 | A new tax code comes into force, introducing a 10% turnover tax on all gambling activities, including casinos, online games, sports betting, and lotteries. |
January 2026 | Annual multiplier increases for licence fees begin, with a 3.0 multiplier applied to casino and betting operator fees, continuing in subsequent years. |
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Gambling regulations are subject to change. The information provided on this page was accurate at the time of publication, but may not reflect the current regulatory landscape. Always consult official sources for the most up-to-date information before making any gambling-related decisions.
Last updated: 22 April 2025