Asia-Pacific
Vanuatu
Vanuatu Gaming Authority (VGA), operating within the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue under the Ministry of Finance
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Interactive Gaming Act [CAP 261] (2000)
- Casino Control Act (1993)
- Lotteries Act (1989)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino
- Online sports betting
- Online poker
- Lottery-style games
- Cryptocurrency gambling
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore operators targeting local market without VGA authorization
Taxation
Wagering Activity Tax (GGR)1%
Application fee€5,000 (one-off)
Annual licence fee€10,000
License validity: Up to 15 years from initial issuance
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos
- Bingo halls
- Sports betting shops
- State/private lotteries
Taxation
Casino licence feeSet by Customs and Inland Revenue
License validity: Annual, renewable
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
