Gambling regulation in Jamaica is carried out by the Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC), which licenses and controls sports/horse racing betting, lotteries, gambling halls and betting shops, sets technical standards and advertising rules.
The casino mode is highlighted separately: according to the Casino Gaming Act, licenses are tied to integrated resort projects with large investments, requirements for number of rooms, infrastructure and social obligations.
KYC, AML/CFT measures, reporting, transaction monitoring and responsible play procedures (18 +, limits, self-exclusion) are mandatory for all operators.
The online component is allowed mainly as an extension of licensed products (betting/lotteries), subject to the requirements for hosting, data protection and RNG audits.
Unlicensed activity is suppressed by fines and revocation of permits, and the regulator strengthens supervision and compliance, supporting market transparency and consumer protection.
Jamaica's path from early forms of betting and lotteries to the modern regulatory system: BGLC (since 1975), the basic law of BGLA-1965, the heyday of horse racing at Caymanas Park, the emergence of national lotteries, as well as the adoption of the Casino Gaming Act (2010) for integrated resorts and subsequent amendments. Key milestones and context. ([jis. gov. jm][1])
Learn more →What regulates BGLA-1965 in Jamaica: what forms of gambling fall under the law, how licenses and supervision are arranged, what were important amendments (2010, 2014) and how the law relates to the Casino Gaming Act 2010. We give a brief history, the main sections, the responsibilities of the operators and the current status of the act. ([laws. moj. gov. jm][1])
Learn more →What BGLC does and why the market doesn't work without it: licensing and monitoring bets, games and lotteries; AML/CFT surveillance; responsible game (RISE Life); digital transformation via GMIS; coordination with other regulators (JRC, Casino Gaming Commission). Key functions, norms and current projects. ([bglc. gov. jm][1])
Learn more →In Jamaica, lotteries and most non-treasury forms of gambling are permitted and regulated under the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act (1965) through the BGLC. Casinos are allowed only in the format of integrated resorts (IRD) under the Casino Gaming Act (2010) under the supervision of the Casino Gaming Commission; the current model is "casino as part of a large resort," and without an IRD-approved casino cannot work. We analyze the legal status, regulators and current practices. ([laws. moj. gov. jm][1])
Learn more →Although Jamaica has a clear licensing system for betting and lotteries (BGLA-1965), there is no separate law on online gambling. As a result, players freely use offshore sites that are not protected by BGLC standards. We analyze the reasons for the legal vacuum, risks for players and possible regulatory scenarios.
Learn more →In Jamaica, sports betting is legal and regulated by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act (BGLA, 1965) through the BGLC: licenses for a bookmaker and a betting point are required, a special "sports betting tax" is in effect, the age of the players is 18 +. A separate JRC regulator is responsible for horse racing. Online acceptance of bets is possible only from licensed operators; offshore rates are considered illegal. ([laws. moj. gov. jm][1])
Learn more →We analyze how licensed operators (bookmakers, game halls, lotteries) and players in Jamaica are taxed: Gross Profit Levy by vertical, "sports betting tax," deduction from winnings (20% over JMD 15,000), contributions to regulators and the role of CHASE Fund after 2017. We give practical examples and payment terms.
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