Exemption on consumption of tobacco may spread to slot machines’ salons
Exemption on consumption of tobacco may spread to slot machines’ salons

Likewise Casinos, an exemption on consumption of tobacco may spread to slot machines’ salons in Tbilisi too. The corresponding amendments will be made into Law on Tobacco Control. The Parliamentary Healthcare Committee is the initiator of proposed changes.

In an interview with First Channel, Akaki Zoidze, Chairman of Healthcare Committee explained that the changes will refer to slot clubs which pay high license fee.

Zoidze said that it was the viewpoint of business ombudsman, gambling association and Finance Ministry to equalize slot clubs with casinos.

Zoidze clarified that the exemption was made taking into consideration of foreign visitors to Georgia.