RoA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stated today that the government, backed by President Sargsyan, has decided to outlaw casinos and gaming parlors in all but designated areas of Armenia as of January 1, 2013. Areas where such establishments will be allowed include Tzaghkadzor, Sevan and Jermouk. PM Sargsyan said that this would allow the development of quality entertainment centrs in tourist areas and developed sites. He also said that the government would take a serious look at projects by investors in this sector totally $100 million or more.