Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan legalised online betting and bookmaking by a presidential decree on lotteries and betting games signed in April 2024. The decree took effect on 1 January 2025 and puts licensing in the hands of the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP). Before it, national online betting companies were banned, which the decree said had pushed players towards foreign and illegal services.

Who Is Licensed to Take Bets in Uzbekistan?

On 31 July 2026 NAPP issued its first licences for bookmaking and online games of chance, each valid for five years until 30 July 2031:

• Olimpbet: bookmaking licence No. 001 and online games licence No. 001, for olimpbet.uz
• Aurum Vale: bookmaking licence No. 002 and online games licence No. 002, for oltinbet.uz

What Must Licensed Operators Do?

• Domain: operate on Uzbekistan's national .uz domain, with certified gaming software.
• Capital: hold authorised capital of 56.25 billion soums and a reserve fund of 28.125 billion soums.
• Licence term: five years.

Physical casinos and slot halls are still prohibited. NAPP can fine operators that break the rules, including foreign companies that serve Uzbek residents.

How Is Betting Taxed in Uzbekistan?

Licensed operators pay a 4% turnover tax for five years from 1 January 2025, calculated on total income minus winnings paid and stakes returned. Winnings from licensed betting, online games and lotteries are exempt from personal income tax.

Who Can Bet in Uzbekistan?

Residents and non-residents aged 18 or over. Under-18s and certain other restricted groups may not take part.