Although gambling is very popular in the South American country of Paraguay, it is strictly controlled and monitored by the government. However, the government has chosen not to regulate online gambling and in fact is not in favour of it. However, there are currently no real measures in place to prevent Paraguayan online casino fans from accessing and playing at foreign-owned websites.
List of 178 Paraguayan Online Casinos
| Supported Languages | Paraguay's official language is Spanish. |
| Currencies | Paraguay's official currency is the Guarani (PYG). |
Gambling In Paraguay
Paraguay has a long and rich gambling heritage which dates back over 60 years. In fact, in 1943 the country's first casino opened for business. From then until the mid-2000s, gambling flourished in the country in terms of numerous land casinos, bingo halls, gambling halls, as well as a national lottery and a state-owned sports betting operation.
However, in 2005 the Paraguayan government 'cleaned' up the industry by cracking down on all unlicensed gambling operations. The result is that today Paraguay boasts just three land casinos, while many other gambling operations have been closed down. All gambling in the nation goes through the National Committee of Games of Chance.
Online Gambling In Paraguay
Online gambling has not been as well received as regular gambling in Paraguay. In fact, the Paraguayan government has reportedly classified online gambling in the same category as money laundering, and as such is in no hurry to regulate this popular internet pastime.
That said, the government has failed to enforce any real type of online gambling ban, which is why many Paraguayan online gambling fans continue to seek out online casinos and other online gambling sites that are located offshore, particularly those that offer Spanish-language versions.
Some foreign online casinos even cater to Paraguayan online casino fans by offering 'Paraguayan-friendly' deposit methods such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, Click2Pay, Entropay and Skrill.