Casino - here's a detailed guide to casinos and gambling entertainment in Georgia:

Casinos in Georgia - Key Info

Legal Status: Gambling is legal only in designated zones (Batumi & Tbilisi)

Age Requirement: 21+ for locals, 18+ for foreigners (passport required)

Currency: Mostly USD/EUR (some accept GEL)

Best For: Russians, Turks, Israelis (major visitor demographics)

Best Casinos in Batumi (Black Sea Coast)

Adjara Casino (Hilton Batumi)

Largest casino in Georgia (3 floors, 1,000+ slots)

VIP rooms with €50,000+ tables

Open 24/7 (except closed Tue 6AM-6PM for maintenance)

Sheraton Batumi Casino

Sophisticated atmosphere (dress code enforced)

Famous for high-stakes poker tournaments

24/5 operation (closed Tue/Wed)

Casino Intourist Palace

Oldest casino in Georgia (Soviet-era charm)

Lower minimum bets (good for beginners)

Golden Palace Casin

Asian-themed with baccarat focus

Free drinks for players

Tbilisi Casinos (Limited Options)

Casino Iveria (Radisson Blu)

Only legal casino in Tbilisi

Small but luxurious (mainly slots & roulette)

Shangri La Casino

Underground venue (strict membership policy)

Whisky bar attached

Important Gambling Rules

Taxes: No taxes on winnings for foreigners

Payment: Most accept cash (USD/EUR), some take cards

Comps: Hotels often give free rooms to big players

ATM Fees: High (3-5%), bring enough cash

Alternative Gambling Experiences

Tbilisi Poker Club (legal tournaments)

Betting Shops (sports betting legal everywhere)

Backgammon Clubs (national game, often played for money)

Approximate Minimum Bets

Slots: 

0.10

0.10−1

Roulette: 

5

5−25

Blackjack: 

10

10−100

Baccarat: 

50

50−500+

Casino Etiquette Tips

Dress smart-casual (no shorts/flip-flops in premium venues)

Tip dealers 2-5% of big wins

Don't photograph gaming areas

Free drinks while playing

Most casinos offer free shuttle services from major hotels.