Key Moments:
- CONAJZAR launched a public tender for the Quiniela lottery game. This marks the first process under Paraguay’s updated regulatory framework.
- For the first time, up to three operators can receive concessions. This change introduces healthy competition to a market once reserved for a single operator.
- Proposals are due December 29, 2025. To participate, companies must pay a non-refundable fee of 100 million guaraníes.
Major Shift in Paraguay’s Lottery Operations
The National Gambling Commission (CONAJZAR) announced Public Tender No. 01/2025 for the Quiniela lottery. This marks a major shift for Paraguay’s gaming industry. It aligns operations with Law No. 1016/1997 and its amendment, Law No. 7438/2025. For the first time, the new process allows competition among operators and raises expectations for increased transparency and efficiency in the market.
A Competitive Framework for the Quiniela Game
CONAJZAR will permit up to three operators to run the Quiniela lottery, establishing a precedent of competition in what was traditionally a single-operator domain. The updated legal framework sets the stage for greater diversification within Paraguay’s gaming space. The Paraguayan Association of Gaming Operators (APOJA) has called this step “an important milestone” for the industry, suggesting that introducing multiple concessionaires could improve operational standards, encourage technological upgrades, and enhance accountability in managing gaming revenues.
Tender Participation and Timeline
Interested companies are required to pay a non-refundable fee of 100 million guaraníes, equivalent to approximately USD 14,000, to participate. Payments and registrations are allowed from Monday, November 17, to Friday, November 21, 2025, between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Proposals must be submitted on December 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with bids being opened at 10:00 a.m. on the same day. All submissions should be addressed to the main offices of CONAJZAR in Asunción. Applicants must include a letter of intent identifying themselves as either natural or legal persons. In the case of consortia, details on the composition, an official address in Asunción, a contact email, and telephone numbers are required.
| Key Tender Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Participation Fee Payment Period | November 17 – November 21, 2025 (7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | December 29, 2025 (8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.) |
| Bid Opening | December 29, 2025 (10:00 a.m.) |
Enhancing Regulatory Oversight and Market Trust
The current tender process is part of the government’s efforts to modernize Paraguay’s gaming regulation and attract new investment while maintaining high regulatory standards. By establishing a structured and transparent bidding system, CONAJZAR seeks to foster trust among market participants and ensure revenues from gaming benefit public funds. The new framework introduced by Law No. 7438/2025 is expected to reinforce responsible gaming practices, increase compliance requirements, and lessen the prevalence of illegal gambling activities.
Setting a Precedent for Future Gaming Tenders
This public tender marks a pivotal moment for Paraguay’s gaming industry. By enabling multiple operators to participate, the government aims to stimulate competition, raise state revenue, and encourage responsible play. The Quiniela tender is seen as a model for future concessions, potentially initiating a new chapter characterized by transparency and modernization within the country’s gambling sector.
- Author
Daniel Williams
