Those who organize or maintain a place for repeated gambling games in a virtual form using social media platforms will face up to 4 years of imprisonment.
elchi reports that this is reflected in the amendment to the Criminal Code approved by President Ilham Aliyev.
According to the Code, if the organization or maintenance of a place for gambling is committed repeatedly in a virtual form, including the use of the internet, mobile communication networks, social media platforms, other electronic communication means, as well as internet and mobile telecommunication applications or other technology-based platforms, it shall be punishable by restriction of liberty for a term of two to four years or imprisonment for the same term, with a fine of up to double the amount of the income derived from the crime.
Also, according to the Code, penalties are being tightened for allowing minors to participate in gambling games.
Thus, if committed by allowing minors to participate in gambling games;
– if committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy;
– if committed by obtaining a significant amount of income, it shall be punishable by restriction of liberty for a term of two to four years or imprisonment for the same term, with a fine of up to double the amount of the income derived from the crime.