Is online gambling legal in Guyana?

Online gambling is not regulated here (online casino, sports betting and online poker grey/partial). Offshore sites are reachable, but if something goes wrong you may have no one to complain to.

Online sports betting is not regulated: no Guyana licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. Online casino is not regulated: no Guyana licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. Online poker is not regulated: no Guyana licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Guyana.

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Guyana: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Allowed.

You must be 18 to gamble online in Guyana, for online casino, sports betting and lottery alike.

Player winnings from casino gaming and sports betting are not taxed. Lottery prizes are also exempt from tax by law.

There are approximately 4 licensed operators in Guyana as of 18 Jun 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Gaming Authority of Guyana licence before depositing.

Prominent operators in Guyana

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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  Only use licensed land-based venues

  Ensure any physical casino is part of a hotel with at least 150 rooms, as required by the 2007 Gambling Prevention (Amendment) Act.

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  Verify an operator's offshore licence

  Since no online operators are licensed in Guyana, check that the site you use has a reputable foreign licence (e.g., MGA, UKGC). This offers some player protection, even if not locally enforced.

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  Understand there is no local dispute resolution

  The Gaming Authority of Guyana does not regulate the online market and provides no formal process for resolving disputes with offshore operators.

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  Be aware of upcoming regulatory changes

  The government plans to tighten laws in 2026. This could affect which sites are available and how they operate, so stay informed about new legislation.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Guyana. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.

We have no record of a national self-exclusion scheme or problem-gambling helpline in Guyana. The law does not require licensed sites to offer deposit limits. Reality checks (reminders of how long you have played) are not required.

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   1. Contact the Operator

   Players should first attempt to resolve disputes directly with the operator's customer service team, as Guyana's regulator does not oversee online sites.

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   2. Escalate to the Offshore Licensing Body

   If the issue is unresolved, players can file a complaint with the offshore regulator that licensed the operator (e.g., MGA, Curaçao). The Gaming Authority of Guyana does not handle disputes related to unlicensed online sites.

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  Winning money from online betting is illegal in Guyana.
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  False. Player winnings from any form of gambling, including online betting and lotteries, are not taxed in Guyana. The activity exists in an unregulated space, but there are no laws penalizing players for participating or winning.

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  All online casinos accepting Guyanese players are licensed by Guyana.
  Reality

  False. Guyana does not issue online gambling licences. All online casinos and betting sites are based offshore and operate in a grey market, holding licences from jurisdictions like Malta or Curaçao.

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  Using a VPN to gamble online is against the law.
  Reality

  False. VPN use is legal in Guyana. Players can use them to access a wider range of international gambling sites without legal repercussions.