Uzbekistan approves licensing rules for online gambling and lotteries

The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has approved detailed requirements and conditions for obtaining licenses to organize online gambling, lotteries, and betting activities. The resolution, adopted on December 6 and published on December 12, implements an April presidential decree that permits online gambling and bookmaking activities starting January 1, 2025.

Under the new rules, organizers of online games, lotteries, and betting activities must obtain licenses issued by the National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP). Licenses are valid for five years, with the cost of a new license set at 18.75mn soums (around $1500). Changes to licenses require a fee of 9.375mn soums ($730).

Organizers can only use domains within Uzbekistan’s national internet segment to provide services.