Development of gambling business in Kazakhstan as one of the directions of tourism

Abstract

World experience evidences that gambling as a regulated activity may be an additional source of state budget replenishment and funding for social programs in the field of culture, healthcare and sports, etc. For Kazakhstan, attracting financial resources to support such programs is also an issue of interest. Gambling can become an important driver in increasing incomes at all levels of the budget system and developing the tourism industry. Large-scale casino complexes can act as a kind of attraction points for attracting foreign tourists. As a result, the funds in the budget may be used to restore infrastructure and tourist facilities, as well as to train personnel. Moreover, the ban on gambling in some countries with strict legal regulation leads to the rise of gambling in neighboring countries with a more loyal attitude towards this industry, consequently leading to an increase in tourist trips with the aim of visiting gambling establishments. According to this growth, the economic attractiveness of regions with a developed gambling industry is also increasing.