The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution dated December 6, 2024, No. 814 “On measures to implement the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 19, 2024, No. УП-68 “On measures to improve the regulation of the organization and conduct of lotteries and games based on risk.”
Starting from January 1, 2025, the organization of Internet-based risk games and betting activities will be permitted in Uzbekistan.
The document establishes:
- licensing requirements and conditions for the specified types of activities, as well as for the organization of lotteries;
- restrictions on the conduct of these types of activities;
- types and amounts of fees for organizing activities.
To obtain a license, a legal entity must be a resident of Uzbekistan and possess an electronic platform on servers located within the republic.
The minimum charter capital is 150,000 BRW. Organizers of risk-based games and betting companies must maintain a reserve fund in banks amounting to 75,000 BRW.
The following are prohibited:
- payments to individuals under the age of 18;
- the establishment of stationary or mobile gaming halls, casinos, slot machine parlors, or other gaming institutions intended for conducting games based on risk directly related to player participation, except for lottery ticket sales points;
- accepting bets on:
- events in Uzbekistan and involving citizens of the republic (sports games and competitions, political processes, contests, and others), except for sports games and international events held with spectators, ensuring proper preparation, oversight, and officiating based on the rules of international federations;
- youth sports competitions.
The document has been published in the National Database of Legislation and came into effect on December 12, 2024.
Sobir Nurberdiyev