Gambling business is very popular in Batumi. A vast choice of casinos is offered to the local as well as visiting gamblers. Gambling business is legally permitted in Georgia. The development of gambling business was much fostered by the conference of “Casino Investors” in Batumi participated by about 120 representatives of different fields (tourism, gambling, etc.) from 25 countries. The conference was of great importance for popularization of gambling business potential in Batumi as well as future development of casino business. At present, the majority of casinos in Batumi are located in the buildings of 5-star hotels in Batumi. The recent constructions of high-level hotels in Batumi point to the development of casino business in Ajara in as much as the hotels are the biggest casino operators.