The future of the industry

Until 2030, Bhutan is likely to maintain a prohibitive model without land-based casinos and online betting.

The regulatory focus will shift to "digital hygiene": blocking offshore sites, monitoring payments, educational campaigns and self-control tools for citizens.

Point reforms outside the gambling sector are possible - digitization of charity lotteries and transparent reporting - with an unchanged taboo on commercial gambling.

The tourist strategy "high value - low volume" will remain an alternative to "game zones."

Risks: Gray online market pressure and cross-border payment leaks.

The answer: stronger KYC/AML, coordination with banks and providers, and cultural policies that support traditional sports and non-betting leisure.

Basic conclusion: Gross national happiness priorities form a long-term "anti-gambling" trajectory.