The Revenue Service has shared the latest data on the number of people registered in Georgia’s national database of those with gambling addiction, and it currently surpasses 30,000 individuals.
30,451 people are listed in the registry, up nearly 4,000 since early May. Of these, 59 were added by court order while the vast majority (30,392) voluntarily restricted themselves from gambling.
Officials attribute the rise to recent reforms that make the self-registration process easier. Individuals can now put themselves on the list without prior approval, using biometric identification to ensure privacy and data security.
“The system offers a confidential and secure way for individuals to protect themselves from gambling addiction,” the Revenue Service said in a statement.
People listed in the database are banned from participating in all forms of gambling, including online platforms and physical establishments. The only exceptions are prize-based promotional games.
Under Georgian law, registration is valid for five years. Removal is only approved under two conditions: loss of Georgian citizenship, or a court decision made at least three years after registration.
