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Paraguay advances with gambling reform bill
The Chamber of Deputies approved the bill, with partial endorsement, that modifies the legal framework for gambling. This legislation aims to expand the online sports betting industry by allowing more companies to enter the market. The initiative was submitted to Congress by President Santiago Peña. “The main aspect of this bill, presented by the Executive,…
Executive branch proposes reforms to gambling law in Paraguay
The Executive Power has submitted a bill to the Chamber of Deputies to update Law No. 1016/1997, which regulates the exploitation of gambling in Paraguay. The proposal aims to optimize revenue collection and strengthen the National Commission on Gambling (Conajzar) by providing it with greater supervisory capabilities. The document presented to Congress highlights the need…
New gambling bill put forward in Paraguay
The Constitutional Affairs Commission of the Senate met to address a number of issues of national interest last week. Representatives from the National Commission on Gambling (Conajzar), the Public Ministry, the General Defence Office, and the Minister of Women also attended the session. Amongst the issues discussed was gambling law reform with lawmakers focusing their…
Gambling bill debate delayed again in Paraguay
The Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay postponed once again the discussion of the bill that seeks to amend six articles of Law No. 1016/1997 and eliminate the monopoly on gambling concessions. Members of the Colorado party, who hold the majority in the Lower House, approved the delay, while their leader, Rocío Abed, proposed to study…
Public hearing held on proposed changes to Paraguay’s gambling law
The public hearing on the bill to eliminate the gambling monopoly in Paraguay has been held in the Chamber of Deputies. The hearing was held in the Committee on Legislation and Codification. The advisory body was chaired by legislator Jorge Ávalos Mariño while the initiative was authored by Deputy Adrián Vaesken. The event was attended by…
Public hearing on gambling monopoly bill postponed due to death of deputy in Paraguay
The public hearing on the bill to eliminate the gambling monopoly in Paraguay has been postponed due to the news of the death of Deputy Eulalio “Lalo” Gomes. Gomes died in the early hours of 19 August 2024, after being shot dead in his home by police officers, following a search warrant minutes after an…
Paraguayan gambling operators to discuss bill to end monopoly on concessions in public hearing
The Paraguayan Association of Gambling Operators (APOJA) announced that on Monday, August 22, they will hold a public hearing in the Chamber of Deputies to discuss a bill aimed at modifying Law No. 1,016/1997 in an attempt to eliminate the monopoly on the concession of gambling activities. To coordinate details of the hearing, a meeting…
Gambling associations urge Paraguay’s President for regulatory reform
The Paraguayan Association of Gambling Operators (APOJA), the Paraguayan Association of Gambling Entrepreneurs (APEJA), and the Paraguayan Chamber of Gambling (CPJA) have sent a letter to President Santiago Peña requesting the strengthening of Conajzar, updating the current law to consolidate a competitive regulatory framework, and incorporating technology to promote the sector. Titled “Gambling is not a…
Crackdown on illegal slots continues in Paraguay
Paraguay’s Public Ministry has formalised an agreement between the Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence and Conajzar to toughen protection measures for children and adolescents against the proliferation of illegal slot machines. According to the regulator slot machines are being installed clandestinely, and are often easily accessible in venues frequented by children and adolescents. Conajzar estimates…
