Published
10/31/2025, 11:32The gambling sector is showing growth in budget revenues. According to data for January–September, the state treasury received 338.9 million KGS in gambling taxes, which is almost 131 million KGS (+63%) more than in the same period in 2024.
The growth is primarily due to the revitalisation of casinos and the legalisation of online gambling platforms, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Of the total tax revenue, 326.7 million KGS came from casinos. This accounts for almost 96% of all revenue from this type of activity. Last year, the figure was 197.6 million KGS.
No less remarkable is the surge in online casinos, where tax payments rose from a symbolic 1,500 to 1.23 million KGS. This can be called the beginning of the legalisation of online gaming.
The slot machine and computer simulator segment also grew, reaching 5.49 million KGS.
| Type of activity | January–September 2025 | January–September 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total gambling tax | 338.9 million | 207.97 million | +63% |
| Casinos | 326.7 million | 197.6 million | +65% |
| Slot machines and computer simulators | 5.49 million | 1.37 million | +301% |
| Bookmakers and totalizators | 5.5 million | 5.5 million | −39% |
| Online casinos and electronic (virtual) casinos | 1.23 million | 1.5 thousand | 820 times |
Against the backdrop of overall growth, there has been a notable decline in revenue from bookmakers and betting pools. Over nine months, they paid 5.5 million KGS, compared to 9 million KGS a year earlier — a drop of almost 40%.
