YEREVAN. - Casinos and gambling halls should be located 500 meters away from schools, cultural and historical monuments, state buildings and hospitals, says proposal by the Armenian Finance Ministry.

The offer was submitted to the Armenian Government and included in the agenda of government’s August 18 session.

Current legislation contains no such restrictions. The draft proposal also includes other restrictions related to casinos and gambling halls.

Casino should be located in the territory of at least 250 square meters, whereas a gambling halls in at least 100 square meters.