Georgia moves its international-only iGaming licence to full rollout
Georgia has moved its international-only online gambling licence from a pilot, launched in July 2026, to full rollout in October 2026. The licence is for operators serving players outside Georgia: Georgian citizens are blocked from licensed platforms. Yogonet and Focus Gaming News reported the details on 1 October and 29 September.
The licence at a glance
- Regulator: Random Systems Georgia (RSG), appointed by the government
- Term: 5 years, covering online casino, slots and sports betting
- Tax: 5% of GGR plus a 1% monitoring fee; reinvested profits pay 0% corporate tax
- Applicants: foreign nationals and stateless persons only; one website per licence
Who it is for
The regime targets international operators. Only foreign nationals and stateless persons can apply, Georgian citizens cannot play on licensed platforms, and Focus Gaming News reports that each licence covers a single website.
How onboarding works
Onboarding is remote and no office in Georgia is required. According to Yogonet, the package includes corporate banking and payment processing under the gambling merchant category code (MCC 7995). Yogonet also says further changes to operator terms may be announced during October.
Why it matters
Georgia joins the small group of jurisdictions that license online gambling aimed at international players, alongside regimes such as Curaçao and Anjouan. A new licence route means new operators that need a platform, content and payments from day one, and content that can be switched on for the markets their licence and their target countries allow.
What operators should check
Before applying, confirm which target markets accept a Georgian licence, which game studios will supply content under it and how payment processing works in practice. With the IGP casino API availability is set per market, so a new licence does not mean a new integration.
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See the casino API →Based on reporting by Yogonet (1 October 2026) and Focus Gaming News (29 September 2026). Licence terms may change; confirm the current conditions with the regulator before applying.