Gambling regulation in Armenia
Online casino and betting are licensed; since 2025 operators must use Armenian domains, geo-block and pay a turnover tax, and unlicensed sites face payment blocks.
Status at a glance
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Regulator and law
- Ministry of Economy
- Main law: Gambling legislation as amended in 2025 and 2026
Key points
- Since January 2025 licensed online operators must work on Armenia's national domain system and geo-block other traffic.
- A 10% turnover tax applies from 1 July 2025.
- Gambling advertising is limited to luxury hotels, border checkpoints and operators' own channels.
- In 2026 parliament adopted payment blocks and monitoring against unlicensed gambling.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Armenia?
It depends on the product. Online casino is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Sports betting is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Online poker is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Lottery is allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Who regulates gambling in Armenia?
Ministry of Economy. The main law is: Gambling legislation as amended in 2025 and 2026.
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