National Association of Gambling Operators to be established in  Armenia

ArmInfo.A new specialized non-governmental organization, the National Association of Gambling Operators of Armenia, is launching its activities in Armenia, striving to create a responsible and transparent gambling  environment, as noted in a statement issued by the organization.

For the first time, the National Association of Gambling Operators of  Armenia represents the gambling sector in Armenia not only as a  commercial activity, but also as a sector with an important component  of public trust and responsibility. The goal of the Association is to  facilitate a reconsideration of public perception of the industry  based on the principles of transparency, accountability, and  evidence-based practices.

The Association is being established as an independent industry  structure focusing on three key areas:  promoting a culture of  responsible gambling, preventing illegal gambling activities, and  supporting the development of public policy based on international  experience. The organization clearly emphasizes that it does not  pursue any commercial interests and is not engaged in the  distribution of gambling services. The Association's activities are  aimed at creating a balanced, ethical, and regulated gaming  environment.

It should be noted that the Armenian parliament is scheduled to hold  discussions next week on a new bill intended to further tighten  regulations on gambling activities in the country. In 2025, Armenia's  gambling industry underwent significant changes aimed at increasing  state budget revenues. A 10% turnover tax was introduced on July 1  for all types of gambling, including online casinos, bookmakers, and  lotteries. The reform is expected to generate an additional 13  billion drams for the state budget. Gambling duties have doubled,  reaching 350 million drams for online casinos and 100 million drams  for bookmakers. According to the Armenian Ministry of Finance,  gambling revenues to the budget during the reporting period totaled  23.4 billion drams.