The future of the industry

Until 2030, Kazakhstan will maintain a cluster model with a focus on Konaev/Kapchagai and Burabai, stimulating investments in hotels, MICE and entertainment with tight control over casino content.

Deepening digital surveillance is expected: expansion of ECSC functions, eKYC, RG behavioral analytics, ubiquitous cashless and stricter AML/CTF rules.

For the betting segment - standardization of reporting, advertising restrictions and youth protection; for casinos - equipment certification, limit control and promo transparency.

Priority - the fight against offshore online: blocking payments, domains and affiliates.

Point tax and licensing adjustments are possible to increase the transparency and investment attractiveness of special zones.

Key risks: gray market pressure, tourist flow volatility and tenge exchange rate; the answer is compliance-by-design, cooperation with the financial sector and the development of non-gaming income of resorts.