Is online gambling legal in Paraguay?

Operators withhold an 8% tax on larger prizes from games of chance. If an operator fails to resolve a dispute, you can escalate the complaint to CONAJZAR.

Play only on sites licensed in Paraguay; those have to follow its player-protection rules.

Online sports betting is legal on sites licensed in Paraguay. Online casino is legal on sites licensed in Paraguay. Online poker is legal on sites licensed in Paraguay. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Paraguay.

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

Gambling with crypto: Restricted.

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

Operators are required to withhold a final 8% tax on the total value of prizes from lotteries, raffles, bingos, and other games of chance for winnings equal to or greater than Gs 500,000 (approx. USD 67).

Always verify a casino holds a valid Comisión Nacional de Juegos de Azar (CONAJZAR), operating under the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) licence before depositing. Check the official register before signing up.

The official register of licensed sitesComisión Nacional de Juegos de Azar (CONAJZAR), operating under the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT)'s website

Prominent operators in Paraguay

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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  Verify the official .bet.py domain

  Industry associations have pushed for licensed operators to be required to use a `.bet.py` domain. This will be the clearest sign that a site is locally licensed and regulated, distinguishing it from illegal offshore platforms.

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  Look for the CONAJZAR concession details

  A licensed operator will clearly state its licensing information, granted by CONAJZAR, in the footer of its website. It will not reference licenses from Malta, Curaçao, or Gibraltar.

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  Ensure the site offers trusted local payment options

  Legal operators will be integrated with Paraguayan payment systems like Tigo Money, Zimple, and local bank transfers. Sites that only offer obscure international e-wallets or cryptocurrency may be unlicensed.

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  Check for responsible gambling tools

  As a condition of their license, operators in Paraguay are required to provide responsible gambling resources, including the option for players to self-exclude directly with that operator.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Paraguay. 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 Paraguay. 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. Complain to the Operator

   The first step is to contact the customer support of the licensed gambling operator directly. Operators are required to have internal complaint handling procedures to resolve the issue.

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   2. File a Formal Complaint with the Regulator

   If the operator fails to resolve the dispute, the player can escalate the complaint to CONAJZAR, which operates under the DNIT. All official inquiries are directed through the DNIT's institutional contact channels.

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  It's legal to play on any international gambling site from Paraguay.
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  This is incorrect. The 2025 law empowers the regulator, CONAJZAR, to actively block unlicensed offshore websites. While using a VPN is not illegal, playing on unlicensed sites is not sanctioned by the local framework, which requires operators to hold a Paraguayan concession.

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  Gambling winnings are tax-free.
  Reality

  This is false. Prizes and winnings from games of chance are considered a form of capital gain and are subject to an 8% tax under the Personal Income Tax (IRP) law. The operator is required to withhold the tax.

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  All online betting sites are the same.
  Reality

  There is a major legal difference. Licensed operators in Paraguay are expected to use a specific `.bet.py` domain to distinguish themselves as legal and regulated entities, a measure proposed to protect consumers from illegal sites.