Аңдатпа
In the context of the active development of the digital economy and the expansion of the Internet space in Kazakhstan, the problem of online gambling and related criminological risks is becoming particularly relevant. The purpose of the study is a comprehensive analysis of the criminological aspects of online gambling, the identification of the main types of crimes in this area, as well as the development of proposals to improve legislation and preventive measures. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the consideration of crimes in the field of Internet gambling through the prism of modern criminological theories and the assessment of the effectiveness of the current legislation of Kazakhstan from the standpoint of international standards. The practical significance is determined by the contribution to the improvement of state policy in the field of gambling regulation and crime prevention. The study revealed the main criminological risks associated with online gambling, such as fraud, money laundering and illegal business activities. It has been established that the existing legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of gambling does not sufficiently take into account the specifics of digital platforms and requires improvement taking into account international experience. The conducted research contributes to the development of criminological science, expanding the understanding of modern forms of crime in the digital environment. The results of the work are of practical importance for law enforcement and government agencies in the field of crime prevention and gambling regulation.