Gambling in Nicaragua is regulated at the state level.
The main supervisory authority is the Ministry of Finance and State Lending (MHCP), which issues licenses and controls the operation of casinos and bookmakers.
Law No. 766 "On the Regulation of Gambling" defines the rules for licensing, taxation and protection of the rights of players.
Online gambling does not yet have separate legislation, but foreign operators can work under international licenses.
The state seeks to create a transparent and safe system that stimulates investment and the growth of the gambling sector.
How gambling developed in Nicaragua: colonial draws and charity lotteries, prohibitions and liberalization of the 20th century, the emergence of casinos in tourist centers, modern trends in the online and mobile segment, as well as the role of the state and responsible play.
Learn more →Key Nicaraguan regulations: special casino and gaming halls law, 2015 regulations, the role of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP), the Casino Office, the Board of Control and Regulation, and the involvement of the UAF and the Internal Revenue Service. We explain how permits are issued, who conducts checks and what requirements for KYC/AML and advertising are in effect.
Learn more →Who is allowed to operate offline casinos in Nicaragua, who issues permits and checks the halls, what classes of casinos exist, what basic requirements for KYC/AML and age access are in effect, and how checks and sanctions are arranged. Based on Law No. 766 and Regulations (Decree No. 06-2015).
Learn more →We analyze the legal status of online casinos and bets in Nicaragua: what is spelled out in the laws (Ley 766 of 2011 and the reform of 2014), who controls the industry, whether there are local licenses for online and why the market actually remains a "gray zone" with access to offshore sites.
Learn more →How to obtain a license for casinos and gaming halls in Nicaragua, what authorities are authorized (MHCP and Casino Office), what documents and technical standards are needed, how checks, sanctions and renewals work. Separately - online status (lack of local private online license) and AML/UAF obligations.
Learn more →How winnings are taxed in Nicaragua: who withholds the tax when the threshold of C $50,000 is in effect, what rate is applied (10%), how lotteries differ from other games, what to do with offshore winnings and how to count the amount "on hand."
Learn more →How is the licensing and online regulation of gambling in Nicaragua's closest neighbors. We analyze: are there online licenses, who is the regulator, what are the taxation practices and player access. Key differences are "data instead of license" in Costa Rica, offline focus and "gray" online zone in Honduras and Nicaragua, and a full model with online permissions in Panama.
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