Economics and statistics

The economy of the gambling sector of Kazakhstan is concentrated in two special zones - Konaev/Kapchagay and Burabay.

The main GGR is formed by the casino (table games, slots, VIP-segment), supplemented by the revenue of bookmakers/sweepstakes (including online bets under license).

Budget revenues - income/turnover taxes, license fees, control payments and related taxes (VAT/GST for non-gambling turnover), plus an indirect contribution through hotels, catering and transport.

The market provides employment in resort clusters, stimulates tourism and MICE.

Trends: growth in the share of non-cash transactions, tightening of AML/KYC, gradual standardization of reporting and compliance.

Risks - fluctuations in tourist flow, tenge exchange rate, pressure on offshore online and advertising, competition of neighboring jurisdictions.

State policy is to preserve the cluster model with increased control and responsibility of operators.