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
Month | Tax Collection (PYG.) | Year-on-Year Increase (%) |
---|---|---|
January 2025 | 15,163,090,378 | – |
February 2025 | 16,081,982,377 | – |
March 2025 | 16,201,667,396 | – |
April 2025 | 16,711,347,093 | – |
May 2025 | 18,726,027,791 | 36.41 |
June 2025 | 18,827,438,322 | 36.83 |
July 2025 | 18,550,900,850 | – |
August 2025 | 18,479,114,902 | 25.83 |
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.
- Author
Daniel Williams
