Jamaica Gaming Clubs and Lotteries

Gaming clubs and lottery centres (Jamaica)

1) Legal status: who permits and controls

The offline betting, gaming and lottery market is regulated by the Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC). The commission issues licenses for slot machines and premises (prescribed premises), and also monitors compliance with the rules and AML/CFT.

Games are allowed from the age of 18, the Code of Responsible Play is valid for all operators.

2) What is a gaming lounge

"Gaming lounge" is a licensed arcade with slot machines and electronic games, based on the BGLC permission for gaming machines & premises. The commission publishes lists of licensed gaming halls (example: list for 2022-2023).

Examples of legal halls

Acropolis Gaming Lounge (Kingston) is the flagship of the Supreme Ventures ecosystem network.

Treasure Hunt Gaming (Montego Bay, Whitter Village) is a large hall next to the Montego Bay tourist corridor.

💡 Tips: check that the site is on the current BGLC list and hosts excerpts from the Code of Responsible Play (18 +, self-control tools).

3) Lottery centers: how retail works

National Lotteries and Instant Games are distributed through a broad retail network, Supreme Ventures (SVL) - these are lottery centers/agency outlets across the country. According to industry and rating materials, we are talking about ~ 1,200 retail stores and ~ 1,500 terminals plus our own playgrounds (Acropolis, etc.).

SVL also has online services (SV Games, JustBet Mobile), but offline sales through lottery centers remain the base of coverage.

4) Where to play tourist "right now" (offline)

Kingston: Acropolis Gaming Lounge (Barbican) and other licensed halls under BGLC.

Montego Bay: Treasure Hunt Gaming (Whitter Village) is a popular alternative before the launch of resort casinos.

BGLC publishes lists of licensed halls; focus on them when choosing a site.

5) Responsible play and compliance

18 + only. All providers are required to comply with the BGLC Code of Responsible Gaming.

AML/CFT. BGLC is the competent authority for AML/CFT for the industry; operators are required to conduct personnel training, reporting and risk control.

6) How to distinguish a legal point from a "gray"

1. BGLC (gaming lounges/hotel-based lounges) is on the current list.

2. In a prominent place - licenses/permits and excerpts from the Code (18 +).

3. Certified terminals/machines are used, and the staff knows the rules for identifying and paying out winnings.

FAQ

Is it possible to play in the "casino at the hotel" now?

Full-length casinos are launched only as part of IRD resorts; while gaming lounges and lottery points near hotels/malls are available to tourists. See BGLC listings.

Where to see the addresses and brands of the halls?

BGLC has published lists of Licensed Gaming Lounges (with addresses/operators).

Are there age restrictions?

Yes, strictly 18 +, this is enshrined in the BGLC Code of Responsible Play.

Legal offline formats in Jamaica are licensed gaming lounges and an extensive network of Supreme Ventures lottery centers. Check BGLC lists, follow the 18 + rule, and choose sites with transparent licenses and responsible practices. For convenience, focus on well-known locations like Acropolis (Kingston) and Treasure Hunt (Montego Bay), while remaining within the official regulatory field.