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Uzbekistan imposes strict penalties on illegal gambling
Uzbekistan revised its Penal Code to introduce strict penalties on illegal gambling operations ahead of its regulated betting market launch in October.
The new penalties target unlicensed local and foreign operators, authorizing fines indexed to the Uzbek Base Calculation Unit (BRV). Foreign companies face fines of up to 25,000 BRV (around US$882,000).
Authorities can also take hold of illegal earnings, block access to banking and internet services, and ban repeat offenders from the Uzbek financial system. Unauthorized physical casinos, betting shops, and mobile terminals will face the same sanctions.
Violations of AML rules and personal data abuse will result in fines of 15,000 BRV (around US$529,200). Unlicensed deposit-taking can result in fines of up to US$352,900.
Licensed operators must meet strict financial requirements. Online gambling firms need authorized capital of $4.57 million and a $2.05 million reserve fund. Lottery providers must show at least $1.64 million in capital and $1.11 million in reserves.
The National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) supervises the launch of Uzbekistan’s new gambling law. NAPP will act as a regulatory body until a permanent authority is established.
NAPP shared:
“This is not a pay-to-play regime. It’s a compliance-first market that will reward transparency and capital discipline.”
Sanctions will be issued by NAPP after internal review. Offending companies will have 15 days to appeal through NAPP or the courts. Half of all fines will go to the state budget, and the rest will fund regulatory operations. However, paying fines does not shield companies from further legal action.
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