Sports betting is legal in Belize under the country's comprehensive gaming regulatory framework. Online gaming, including sports betting, is regulated through the Gaming Control (Online Gaming) Regulations of 2004, which defines online gaming as activities where players enter games or place bets through telecommunications means (1). The Gaming Control Board serves as the sole legal authority responsible for issuing licenses for all gaming activities in the country, including sports betting operations.
All online gaming companies in Belize require licensing under the Gaming Control Act and its Online Gaming Regulations, with licenses issued by the Gaming Control Board of Belize to companies of reputable standing and with proven track record in gaming (2). The regulatory system provides a single comprehensive license that covers all forms of gambling activities, including sports betting, casino games, and poker operations under one unified framework.
"Online Gaming licenses are issued by the Gaming Control Board of Belize to companies of reputable standing and with proven track record in gaming."
Licensed operators must comply with strict requirements including maintaining a minimum of 25 employees and operating as International Business Companies incorporated in Belize (1). However, it's important to note that the Gaming Control Board is the only legal entity authorized to issue gaming licenses in Belize, and any unlicensed gaming operations are considered illegal (2). The government actively monitors and takes action against unauthorized gaming activities to maintain the integrity of its regulated gaming industry.
Source:
https://invest.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/REVISION-ONLINE-GAMING-APPLICATION.pdf
https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/gaming-control-board-notice-illegal-online-gaming/
Last updated: 24-07-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
