In 2017, the volume of services for organizing gambling and betting amounted to 12.8 billion tenge - 23.3% less than a year, Energyprom reports.

The greatest volume fell on Almaty (10.3 billion tenge) and Akmola (1.6 billion tenge) area, and in Astana (2.7 billion tenge). Against the background of a general reduction in demand in the sector, it is sharply increased by 38% in Astana.

The daily revenue from slot machines is from 40 to 100 thousand tenge.

For the organization or maintenance of illegal gambling business in Kazakhstan, a fine of up to KZT4.5 million. Is to be punished, correctional work, restriction or even imprisonment for up to two years.

Recall, after the adoption of the law regulating the activity of the gambling business in Kazakhstan, all casino moved to Kapchagai, Almaty region and Chuchinsk, Akmola region.

“The Qazaq Times”