Americas
Belize
Gaming Control Board (land-based gaming, under the Gaming Control Act) and the Belize Computer Wagering Licensing Board (online/remote gaming, under the Computer Wagering Licensing Act) - both operating under the Ministry overseeing Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Gaming Control Act, Chapter 152
- Computer Wagering Licensing Act, 1995 (as amended)
- Gaming Control (Online Gaming) Regulations, 2004
- Lotteries Control Act, Chapter 152
- Gaming and Lotteries Control Bill, 2025 (pending reform)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Offshore-facing online casino (slots, live dealer, table games)
- Online sports betting and fixed-odds wagering
- Online poker and eSports betting
- Online lottery products
Prohibited
- Marketing or accepting bets from persons resident in Belize
- Operating without a Computer Wagering / online gaming license
Taxation
Turnover tax0.75% of turnover
Initial license fee~US$15,500
Annual renewal fee~US$10,000
Security depositUS$500,000
License validity: 1 year, renewable annually
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed land-based casinos (Gaming Premises License)
- Gaming machines (slots, poker machines) under a Gaming Machine License
- Land-based sports betting
- Licensed lotteries and bingo halls
Prohibited
- Unlicensed casinos, gaming machines or lottery operations
Taxation
Gaming premises license feeVaries by casino size / hotel-room count
Gaming machine license feeSet per machine/establishment
License validity: 1 year, renewable annually
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
