Americas
Panama
Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ) - Gaming Control Board, under the Ministry of Economy and Finance
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Decree Law No. 2 of 1998 (Gaming Law)
- Resolution No. 65 of 2002 (Online Gaming Regulation)
- Resolution No. 25 of 2022 (Online Gambling Legalization Update)
- Bill No. 403 (2026 responsible gambling and minors-protection reform)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino games
- Online sports betting
- Online poker
- Online bingo
- Online lottery
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore operators targeting Panamanian residents
- Gambling by minors
Taxation
GGR tax10% of monthly gross gaming revenue
Initial license fee$40,000 (valid up to 7 years)
Annual renewal fee$20,000
License validity: Up to 7 years, renewable annually after the first term
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos
- Sports betting shops
- Bingo halls
- National lottery
- Slot machine halls
Prohibited
- Unlicensed gaming establishments
- Gambling by minors
Taxation
GGR tax10% of gross gaming revenue
License feesSet by JCJ per establishment type
License validity: Renewable, subject to JCJ oversight
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
