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Gambling licensing in Paraguay
CONAJAZAR, part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, regulates gambling in Paraguay, including online betting and casino games. Online sports betting and casinos have been licensed since 2021. No usable public list of licence holders was found, so the brands here need checking.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Law 1016/97 (casinos) and Law 1996/02 (games of chance), with online gambling rules added in 2021
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Online sports betting
- Online casino games
- Land-based casinos
- National lottery
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a CONAJAZAR licence for online betting or casino games
- Be a company registered in Paraguay
- Pay licence fees and taxes on gaming revenue
- Verify player identity and age, and follow responsible gambling rules
Legislation and standards
Law 1016/97
Framework for casinos and casino games.
Law 1996/02
Main framework for games of chance, including betting and the lottery.
2021 online gambling rules
Opened the market to licensed online betting and casino sites under CONAJAZAR.