Regulatory Shifts Propel Paraguay’s Gaming Market to New Heights

Key Moments:

  • Paraguay’s gaming sector recorded a 14.93% year-on-year increase in tax collection between January and August 2025, reaching PYG. 138.741 billion.
  • May and June 2025 saw notable monthly growth, with contributions exceeding PYG. 18.7 billion and annual percentage increases of 36.41% and 36.83%, respectively.
  • Resources collected from gaming in August 2025, totaling more than PYG. 18.54 billion, were allocated to the Public Treasury, DIBEN, local governments, and the DNIT.

Rising Revenues Cement Paraguay’s Gaming Industry Growth

Paraguay’s gaming sector experienced robust revenue performance between January and August 2025, as reported by the Paraguayan National Gaming Commission (CONAJZAR). Tax collections increased by 14.93%, reaching PYG. 138.741 billion. This upward trend is attributed to recent regulatory reforms, making the country increasingly attractive to regional operators and investors.

Month-by-Month Fiscal Performance

MonthTax Collection (PYG.)Year-on-Year Increase (%)
January 202515,163,090,378
February 202516,081,982,377
March 202516,201,667,396
April 202516,711,347,093
May 202518,726,027,79136.41
June 202518,827,438,32236.83
July 202518,550,900,850
August 202518,479,114,90225.83

Throughout the first eight months of 2025, the sector saw steady gains, peaking in May and June. Revenue stability continued in July and August, keeping monthly contributions above PYG. 18.4 billion.

Comparing Annual Performance and Market Dynamics

When evaluating annual figures, the difference in revenue compared to previous years stands out. In the same period in 2024, revenue reached PYG. 175.768 billion, while in 2023, it amounted to PYG. 158.080 billion. The year-on-year absolute difference compared to 2024 is PYG. 26.238 billion. Regulatory adjustments and the vibrancy of the domestic industry have driven this significant increase, according to CONAJZAR.

August 2025, in particular, rose by 25.83% compared to the previous year. The funds collected that month were distributed to various public entities, underscoring the sector’s ongoing growth and relevance.

Regulatory Reform and Its Implications

Recent legislative initiatives, introduced since May 2025, have laid the foundation for this surge in the gaming sector. The enactment of the modernized gaming law, rooted in the principles of Law No. 1016/1997, has promoted balanced sector development while upholding public interest, transparency, and administrative efficiency, according to CONAJZAR.

The new framework enhances legal clarity for both investors and operators. Consistent collection of revenue sets a solid base for future investments and sectoral value creation, with increasing professionalization in fund management and oversight.

Allocation of Gaming-Generated Resources

In August 2025, the gaming sector contributed more than PYG. 18.54 billion. The collected funds were distributed across key public entities, including the Public Treasury, the Directorate of Charity and Social Assistance (DIBEN), subnational administrations, and the DNIT. This approach, as highlighted by the Paraguayan Ministry of Economy and Finance, has reinforced the industry’s contribution to public projects and social programs, supporting healthcare, education, and local development.

Sector Outlook and Transparency

With consistent increases in tax contributions and greater monthly stability, the Paraguayan gaming sector is reaching a new level of maturity. Oversight by CONAJZAR continues to prioritize transparency. The environment now offers operators, suppliers, and sponsors interested in Latin America a stable foundation for future growth and investment opportunities.

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Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams has started his writing career as a freelance author at a local paper media. After working there for a couple of years and writing on various topics, he found his interest for the gambling industry.
Daniel Williams
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