Kazakhstan recently announced the establishment of new gaming entertainment zones in several regions, aimed at stimulating economic growth through the development of gaming tourism. The country's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yerbol Mirzabozhenov, revealed that Mangystau Region, Almaty, East Kazakhstan Region, and Zhetysu Region have been selected as the new casino construction sites, hoping to attract more international tourists.
New Casino Layout and Site Selection
According to the plan, the new casinos will be located in scenic areas along the Caspian Sea coast and Lake Alakol. Specific locations include the Caspian Sea coast in Mangystau Region, the Alakol Lake shore in the Panfilov district of Zhetysu Region, the Talgar district in Almaty, and the Markakol and Zaysan areas in East Kazakhstan Region. However, the minister also mentioned that the specific sites within these areas have not yet been finalized, and will be determined by local administrative bodies (Akimats).
Economic Drive: Tax Revenue and Employment
The core goal of expanding the casino zones is purely to boost tourism. Minister Mirzabozhenov emphasized that the government has no intention of lowering the taxes on the gaming industry. He expects that each new casino could contribute 2 to 3 billion tenge (approximately 4.3 to 6.5 million USD) in tax revenue per year, and create about 500 jobs. This is a significant amount, which will be a strong supplement to the local economy.
Regulatory Framework and Future Outlook
Currently, gambling activities in Kazakhstan are restricted to specific areas, mainly concentrated in Almaty and Shchuchinsk, with online gambling also under strict regulation. The new areas are an expansion based on the existing Borovoe and Kapchagay casinos. The government also stated that the number of casino zones might continue to increase in the future to further tap into the tourism potential, but the current focus is on implementing the areas that have already been determined. For industry insiders who follow global regulatory dynamics, this is undoubtedly a new development in the Central Asian market worth paying attention to, and further industry analysis can be obtained from the PASA official website.
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