Key Points
Georgia is taking steps to strengthen its position as an international poker destination, introducing a more favourable regulatory framework for large-scale tournaments. The move comes as competition in the region appears to be heating up, with Azerbaijan preparing to open the ambitious Royalé Casino resort near Baku in spring 2027. Intriguingly, Royalé is also setting its sights on the international poker tournament scene.
Against this backdrop, Georgia's latest legislative changes raise an interesting question: is the country simply looking to unlock the economic potential of international poker tourism, or is it also positioning itself ahead of an incoming neighbour competition?
