🇬🇪 What Does the iGaming Market in Georgia Look Like in 2026, and Is This GEO Worth Entering?

We break down the audience, regulation, restrictions, entry costs, and opportunities for affiliate marketing.

In the new video, we cover the key features of the Georgian market, age restrictions, KYC, taxes, and new opportunities for working with international audiences.

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👉 If you were choosing a GEO today, would you choose Georgia?

⚡️ 15 Days in Jail for Betting, Advertising Ban and ChatGPT Ads: What's Changing in iGaming

Hi everyone! We've put together a fresh roundup of iGaming news. This week: new restrictions, market changes, and technologies that are already starting to impact the industry.

📌Russia: New Rules for Bookmakers

— As of September 1, Russian bookmakers began placing warnings about the risks of gambling addiction and information about financial services on the main pages of their websites.

— From the same date, digital ruble transactions became available in the TsUPIS Wallet. For players, they are currently commission-free.

— This fall, Russia may adopt a bill completely banning the promotion of online casinos — including posts, streams, and the distribution of information in any form.

— What is ERAI and why is it needed?

📌New Rules Across Different GEOs

— New Zealand authorities received 50 applications for iGaming licenses, but only 15 operators will be allowed to enter the market.

— Botswana plans to lower the minimum gambling age from 21 to 18. The document is awaiting the president's signature.

— How could age verification change the iGaming market?

— In Azerbaijan, repeat participation in gambling can now result in up to 15 days of administrative detention. The relevant document has already been signed by the president.

📌Choosing Where to Drive Traffic

— Football and cricket have become the most popular betting categories in the UAE. At the moment, the country's only licensed operator accepting bets is Play971.

📌New Promotion Opportunities

— OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Ads in the Netherlands, but gambling advertising is not currently being placed. The company says the eligibility criteria could be expanded in the future.

📌AI Is Already Costing Casinos Money

— Asian casinos lose around $500–700 million annually because of players using AI for card counting.

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