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Operating in Grenada: 30% tax, ad limits
Land-based casinos are licensed for tourists only, with citizens prohibited from playing. The Gaming Act 2016 grants the state-owned National Lotteries Authority a monopoly on all online gambling (e-gaming), though a large grey market of offshore operators exists.
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Product by product
| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| Online betting · Online casino · Online poker · Lottery | Licensed |
Regulator and player protection in Grenada
Regulator
Grenada Gaming Commission / Gaming Secretariat (Ministry of Legal Affairs)
Application authority and enforcement body
Mandatory RG controls
No limit imposed on players
Deposit limits or reality checks the law requires operators to offer
Advertising stance
Limited
Whether you can run TV / sponsorship / paid-social campaigns
Licence Types in Grenada
3 licence types are listed for Grenada; each says who issues it and what it covers.
| Licence | Regulator | Term | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Licence | Gaming Commission | Five years | Restricted to hotels with a minimum of 300 rooms. Grenadian citizens are prohibited from gambling in these casinos. |
| Online Gambling (e-Gaming) Licence | Government | Statutory | The right to be granted e-gaming licences is exclusively reserved for the state-owned National Lotteries Authority (NLA). |
| Lottery Concession | Government | Statutory | Held exclusively by the National Lotteries Authority (NLA). |
Licensing model
Grenada operates a strict state-monopoly model for online gambling. The Gaming Act 2016 grants the state-owned National Lotteries Authority (NLA) the exclusive right to be licensed for all forms of 'e-gaming', including online casino and sports betting. Private operators cannot be licensed locally for any online gambling activity.
Gambling tax: 30% of GGR
Detail
Operators of gaming machines and commercial lotteries pay 30% of gross receipts. Non-commercial lotteries and members' clubs are taxed at 15%.
Year-1 cost: fee schedule not yet published
There is no publicly available fee schedule for gaming licenses in Grenada. The framework is dominated by the state-owned National Lotteries Authority, and casino licensing is tied to large-scale hotel development.
| Line item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Casino Licence Application | no published fee schedule | Tied to hotel development projects with over 300 rooms. Fees are not publicly listed. |
| Online Gambling (e-Gaming) Licence | State monopoly Source1 | The right to be granted e-gaming licences is exclusively reserved for the National Lotteries Authority (NLA). |
| Lottery Concession | State monopoly Source2 | Held exclusively by the National Lotteries Authority (NLA). |
| Operator GGR Tax | 15% - 30% Source3 | Tax on gross receipts is 30% for gaming machines and commercial lotteries, and 15% for members' clubs and non-commercial lotteries. |
| Player Winnings Withholding Tax | 15% Source3 | Operators are required to withhold 15% tax on the portion of player winnings exceeding EC$10,000. |
Year 1 estimate
Year 1 cannot be totalled: gov fee schedule not published
Costs are not applicable for typical private operators due to the state monopoly on online gaming and lotteries. Casino costs are integrated into large-scale tourism development projects.
Which foreign licences Grenada accepts
All 8 foreign licences listed here are tolerated in Grenada.
ToleratedMalta (MGA)
Offshore operators with MGA licences accept players from Grenada without legal repercussions.
United Kingdom (UKGC) · Gibraltar (GRA) · Isle of Man (GSC) · Kahnawake (KGC) · Anjouan (AGB) · Alderney (AGCC)
Offshore operators with UKGC licences accept players from Grenada.
Curaçao (CGB)
Curaçao-licensed operators dominate the offshore grey market in Grenada.
Bonus rules: welcome bonuses allowed
Inducement ads: Allowed
Grenada's bonus regulations are minimal, with no specific restrictions on bonus types or structures. The primary focus of the existing legal framework, the Gaming Act of 2016, is on advertising standards aimed at protecting minors.
What the player can claim
- Welcome bonus
- Allowed
- VIP schemes
- Allowed
- Loyalty schemes
- Allowed
- Cashback
- Allowed
The Gaming Act of 2016 does not specify any restrictions on the types of bonuses or promotions that can be offered to players.
What the operator can advertise
- Mandatory disclaimer
it is an offence to cause or permit a person under the age of eighteen years to participate in gaming; and the facilities or activities advertised are not for use or participation by any person under the age of eighteen years.
- Penalties
Up to 100,000 XCD for operating a casino without a license.
Breaches of the Gaming Act can lead to license suspension or revocation.
While enforcement has focused on unlicensed operations, the Gaming Act provides a framework for penalties related to non-compliant advertising, primarily concerning the protection of minors.
Advertising: limited
Gambling, including online casino, sports betting, poker, and lotteries, is legal in Grenada, regulated by the Grenada Gaming Commission and the Ministry of Legal Affairs under legislation such as the Gaming Act of 2016 and the Casino Gaming Act of 2014. While the country has a “light advertising regulation” landscape, advertising real-money gambling is heavily restricted by major ad platforms, requiring explicit per-country certifications, strict age targeting (18+), and proof of local licensing. Notably, Google Play currently does not permit the publishing of real-money gambling applications in Grenada, effectively banning app-based advertising for these categories on that platform.
| Channel | Status | Vertical & Platform Split (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search Ads | Licensed operators only | As of March 23, 2026, Google Ads requires all gambling advertisers to demonstrate “Good Policy Health,” which includes a proven compliance history across linked accounts. Certification is mandatory per country and website, requiring the advertiser to own and operate the second-level domain, which effectively ends the use of subdomains or third-party hosting for licensed ads.678 |
| App Store Publishing | Banned | Apple's App Store Review Guideline 5.3 mandates that real-money gambling apps must have necessary licensing and permissions in the locations where the app is used, be geo-restricted, and be free on the App Store, with strong age verification. Grenada is not currently on Google Play's whitelist of countries where real-money gambling apps can be published, meaning such apps cannot be distributed via Google Play in Grenada.91011 |
| Google/Apple App Store Ads | Banned | For Apple Search Ads, promoted listings for gambling apps are subject to the same strict licensing, geo-restriction, and age verification requirements as app publishing under Guideline 5.3. Given that Google Play does not permit real-money gambling apps in Grenada, Universal App Campaigns (UACs) promoting such apps are effectively banned.910 |
| Meta (FB/IG) | Allowed | As of July 2025, Meta requires prior written permission for all “real-money gambling” ads on Facebook and Instagram, demanding advertisers provide legal business names, websites, and proof of updated gaming licensing compliant with local laws. Ads must not target anyone under 18.121314 |
| TV & Radio | Restricted | While online gambling is legal in Grenada, specific 2025-2026 Grenada-specific regulations regarding TV and Radio advertising, such as “watershed times” or “whistle-to-whistle bans,” are not detailed in authoritative sources. General advertising standards and the minimum gambling age of 18 would apply.1516 |
| Sponsorships | Allowed | There are no specific 2025-2026 Grenada-specific regulations found for gambling sponsorships (jersey, stadium, naming rights) for sportsbook or casino. General commercial laws and the prohibition of targeting minors would be applicable.1516 |
| Digital OOH | Allowed | Specific 2025-2026 Grenada regulations for Digital Out-of-Home advertising, including billboards, transit, or programmatic platform verification, are not explicitly detailed. However, the Gaming Commission is responsible for approving locations for gaming facilities and the law forbids the placement of slot machines close to schools and churches, which suggests a general intent to protect vulnerable populations that would likely extend to OOH advertising.1516 |
Channel rules for Grenada reflect each platform's published policy and the sources numbered in each row (listed under Methodology & sources). Verify with the local regulator and your ad-platform account manager before launching.
How Grenada enforces against unlicensed operators
Enforcement is low but targeted. Authorities have focused on winding down the legacy offshore betting regime and increasing penalties for illegal land-based lotteries rather than pursuing offshore online operators or their players.
- December 2025: Penalties for operating illegal lotteries were increased to as high as $3 million and seven years imprisonment.
- February 2026: The final license under the repealed International Betting Act was cancelled, formally ending the country's offshore licensing regime.
- 2017: A Gaming Secretariat was established within the Ministry of Legal Affairs to oversee the implementation of the new Gaming Act.
Market size: 0.002B XCD (2023)
Gross gaming revenue in Grenada is approximately 2 million XCD annually. The most popular form of gambling is Casino. Online gambling represents 30% of total GGR. A culturally distinctive product in this market is Grenada Casino at Royalton.
Market breakdown by vertical
GGR is estimated based on the provisional 2023 gaming tax revenue of XCD 600,658 and a tax rate of 30% on gross receipts. A precise breakdown by vertical is not available.
Licensed operators: ~2
As of 18 Jun 2026, approximately 2 operators hold an active licence in Grenada. Size your entry against this base before committing capital.
Notable licensed operators
Royalton Grenada Casino
Traps operators hit in Grenada
Specific operational risks that have caught new entrants in this market. Each item is country-specific. Generic gambling-ops issues (KYC, RG tools) are not included unless they have a local twist.
Assuming online licences are available
Private operators cannot obtain an online gambling license in Grenada. The Gaming Act 2016 grants the state-owned National Lotteries Authority (NLA) a statutory monopoly on all forms of 'e-gaming'. Any attempt to operate locally will be considered illegal.
Ignoring the 'tourist-only' casino rule
Land-based casinos, which must be part of hotels with at least 300 rooms, are strictly forbidden from allowing Grenadian citizens to gamble. This is a core tenet of the Casino Gaming Act 2014, and violations carry significant penalties.
Sources22
Misunderstanding the tax structure
Operator tax rates vary by activity. Gaming machines and commercial lotteries are taxed at 30% of gross receipts, while members' clubs and non-commercial lotteries are taxed at 15%. Operators must also act as tax collectors, withholding 15% on player winnings over EC$10,000.
Sources23
Timeline: rules in force
- February 2026
Offshore Betting Regime Formally Ends
The license of the last company under the repealed International Betting Act was cancelled, officially ending Grenada's role as an offshore licensing jurisdiction.
Source: 17
- December 2025
Penalties for Illegal Lotteries Increased
The Finance Bill 2025 dramatically increased fines and prison sentences for operating illegal lotteries to combat associated crime.
Source: 24
- March 2023
Player Winnings Tax Introduced
A 15% withholding tax on gambling winnings exceeding EC$10,000 became effective, deducted at source by the operator.
Source: 3
- February 2017
Gaming Secretariat Established
A Gaming Secretariat was created within the Ministry of Legal Affairs to handle the registration and licensing of operators under the new Gaming Act.
Source: 25
- 2016
Comprehensive Gaming Act Passed
Modernised Grenada's gambling laws. The Act established the Grenada Gaming Commission and granted a statutory monopoly on e-gaming to the National Lotteries Authority.
Source: 1
- 2014
Casino Gaming Act Passed
Established the legal framework for tourist-only casinos located within large hotels, prohibiting access for Grenadian citizens.
Source: 26
Operator myths vs reality in Grenada
Common assumptions about gambling licensing that turn out to be wrong in practice.
- MythGrenada is an offshore licensing hub like Curaçao or Anjouan.Reality
This is outdated. Grenada's offshore regime under the International Betting Act was repealed in 2021 due to international pressure. The final remaining license was cancelled in February 2026, formally ending this business.
Sources17
- MythWe can apply for an online sports betting or casino license in Grenada.Reality
This is false. The Gaming Act 2016 grants an exclusive statutory monopoly on all forms of 'e-gaming' to the state-owned National Lotteries Authority (NLA). There is no mechanism for private operators to be licensed for online gambling.
Sources1
- MythThe 'tourist-only' casino rule is not strictly enforced.Reality
This is a dangerous assumption. The prohibition on citizens gambling in casinos is a specific and prominent feature of the Casino Gaming Act. Operators face severe penalties for non-compliance, and there is no indication that the rule is ignored.
Sources22
Markets that work like Grenada
Compared on what our records hold for each country: whether online casino, betting, poker and lottery are licensed, state-run or banned, the licensing model, what the operator tax is levied on and its band, how most advertising channels are treated, and how foreign licences are treated. A point we hold for only one of the two countries counts for nothing.
- NetherlandsIn reviewCzechiaCheckedSlovakiaCheckedGreeceReviewedRomaniaIn review
Online casino, betting, poker and lottery licensed; licensed market; GGR tax 30–40%.
Methodology & sources
This page is a Quick AI overview: a summary of public information, not yet checked against the law or the regulator. Treat it as a starting point. It has not yet been through our Deep AI Scan.
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Documents cited on this page
- 1Gaming Bill 2016
- 2NLA Disclaimer
- 3Grenada Inland Revenue Division
- 4Gaming Act, 2016
- 5Casino Amendment Bill 2022
- 6YeezyPay Blog
- 7SERoundtable
- 8Blockchain-Ads
- 9Shopapper
- 10CrustLab
- 11AIS Technolabs
- 12SBC Americas
- 13Soloazar
- 14SiGMA
- 15Legal Pilot
- 16The New Today
- 17GARFIN History
- 18Gaming Secretariat Established
- 19Caribbean Times Report on Penalties
- 20Grenada Ministry for Finance - Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2024
- 21Grenada Inland Revenue Division - Gaming Tax
- 22The New Today - Legality of Gambling
- 23Grenada Inland Revenue Division - Gaming Tax
- 24Caribbean Times Report
- 25NOW Grenada
- 26iGaming Today - Grenada Regulations
Looking for the player guide?
For consumer-facing information about gambling in Grenada (tax on winnings, where to play legally, self-exclusion options), see the Grenada player guide.
Disclaimer. This page reflects the law as we understood it on 18 Jun 2026. Rules change: always check the current position with Grenada Gaming Commission / Gaming Secretariat (Ministry of Legal Affairs). We are not a legal adviser.