The conditions for\u00a0organizing lotteries and gambling will be tightened in Armenia.\u00a0Government at a meeting on February 28, the RA issued a positive\u00a0 opinion on the draft amendments to the law “On lotteries”, developed\u00a0 by deputies of parliament.<\/p>\n
The conclusion of the Cabinet in accordance with the law will be\u00a0 submitted to the parliament.As the Minister of Finance of the\u00a0 Republic of Armenia\u00a0 noted, the authors of the bill\u00a0 propose to limit the activities of slot machines and other gambling,\u00a0 including sweepstakes. Speech, in particular, is about the\u00a0 possibility of their organization only in four zones of the republic\u00a0 – Tsakhkadzor, Sevan, Jermuk and Meghri.”It will be much more\u00a0 difficult to get involved in gambling,” said the minister. He added\u00a0 that the bill provides for the application of penalties for violation\u00a0 of the established procedure. In addition, it is proposed to\u00a0 establish the age limit, limit participation in the game by persons\u00a0 recognized as incapable, block the sites of gambling organizers in\u00a0 public places and set limits on cash payments. The executive body\u00a0 will also require financial guarantees to protect the interests of\u00a0 the participants in the games.<\/p>\n