ESTONIA

CURRENCY: Estonia Kroon (EEK).

EXCHANGE RATE: EEK 13.80 = US$1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Estonian.

POPULATION: 1.6 million.

CAPITAL: Tallinn.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 372.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The Estonia kroon is free floating currency and maybe exchanged for hard currencies.There are no domestic currency controls.There is no limit upon the amount of foreign hard currency that may be imported or exported.But amounts greater than EEK 200,000 in hard currency transfers must be reported.

GAMING INFORMATION: We know of 4 casinos operating in Estonia.The government agency Kai Valge, Suur-Ameerika 3 Tallinn, Estonia controls gaming licenses.Gaming is restricted to tourists and nationals 21 years or older.Gaming winnings are taxed at 18%; they may be exported without limitation.