The Governor of Odessa region Mikhail Saakashvili proposes to legalize casino gambling in Odessa, which is now illegal in Ukraine, reports local news Agency Reporter on Thursday.

"in Odessa And Kiev is an illegal casino, who are protected by the police," - said the head of the field.

"the head of the Odessa regional state administration Mikhail Saakashvili wishes to legally formalize the gambling business in Odessa. And what if its legalized, it will give additional income to the budget of Odessa. Saakashvili believes that the legalization of such business in Odessa will bring revenue to the local budget ", - reports the Agency.

according to him, currently the gambling business in Ukraine exists And is supported by the police.

"the owners of private moorings agreed And don't let other organizations, this complicates investments in the region," Saakashvili said in the process of opening oil-extracting enterprise "alcids black sea" in the port "South" in the Odessa region on Thursday.

according to the Agency, later supported this initiative And the Minister of financial development And trade aivaras abromavicius.

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