Sports betting is fully legal in Paraguay following a landmark legislative overhaul that eliminated the country's gambling monopoly and opened the market to competitive operations. President Santiago Peña approved sweeping reforms in January 2025 through Law No. 7438/2025, which modified and expanded the existing gambling legislation to establish a new legal framework for games of chance, including sports betting (1). The legislation allows unlimited licenses for gambling activities including online betting and introduces comprehensive regulations for digital platforms, marking a significant modernization of Paraguay's gaming sector.
The regulatory transformation shifted oversight responsibilities from the previous monopolistic system to a more robust framework under the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT), with the National Gaming Commission (CONAJZAR) now operating as a decentralized body with enhanced powers (2). This restructuring provides CONAJZAR with access to 800 inspectors and improved legal tools to combat illegal gambling, while also establishing clear licensing procedures for private operators who previously could only access the market through limited government tenders.
"Paraguay has a law on the demonopolisation of gambling, the tax burden is the lowest in the region and Paraguay has become an important country for visiting."
The new regulatory structure requires sports betting operators to meet stringent requirements including demonstrated experience in the gambling field, sufficient financial backing, and compliance with CONAJZAR guidelines for electronic gaming systems (2). Licensed operators must position their establishments at least 200 meters away from educational facilities and obtain certification from inspection entities accredited by the National Accreditation Body. The reforms are expected to significantly boost government revenue, with gambling contributions reaching a record $21.9 million in 2024, and officials projecting this figure could double under the new competitive framework (1). Private operators can now legally offer sports betting services both online and through land-based establishments, ending decades of monopolistic control over Paraguay's betting market.
Source:
https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/01/08/91150-paraguay-approves-overhaul-of-gambling-laws-to-end-monopolies-boost-regulation
https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/regulation/paraguay-enacts-regulation-ending-gambling-monopoly/
Last updated: 24-07-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
