Bookmakers of Panama

Panama's main bookmakers

Briefly

In Panama, sports betting is legal when playing with operators with a local Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ) license. Both international brands with local domains and Panamanian projects are on the market. Examples of operating storefronts are Betcris Panamá, as well as Codere Panamá and Betcha Panamá, referred to by profile guides as licensed sites. You can check the status and use self-exclusion tools through the official MEF/JCJ resources.

Who regulates and what is considered "legal"

The single market regulator is JCJ under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama (MEF). It issues licenses, approves rules and controls reporting (including online betting).

The framework rules for distance games (including betting) are described in the JCJ resolution: the license covers online betting for sports events, subject to KYC/AML and technical audit requirements.

Large and notable bookmakers

Betcris Panamá

The official website of the local showcase: betcris. pa - sports + casino, promo for new players, support for USD payments and online cash registers.

Focus: prematch and live in top sports (football, baseball, boxing), mobile interface, regular bonus promotions.

Codere Panamá (online)

An international brand with a Latin American presence; in the Panamanian context appears as a licensed betting site from JCJ by industry catalogues.

Betcha Panamá (online)

Referred to as a licensed Panamanian sports betting platform in profile guides (check the current license number on the showcase itself).

💡 Note: some international operators operate in Panama through hotel casinos and entertainment centers; the presence of global gambling groups in the country is confirmed by industry publications, however, the specific brand of the bookmaker's showcase and offline format depend on the license and contract with the site.

What is available to the player from licensees

Line and markets: football (local/international leagues), baseball (MLB and region), boxing, etc.; prematch and live. A specific list of markets is in the operator's rules.

Payments: usually Visa/Mastercard (USD), e-wallets; terms and payment limits are prescribed on the bookmaker's website.

Protection and control: 21 +, KYC at output, section "Responsible play," the possibility of self-exclusion (through the operator and/or JCJ).

How to check that the office is legal

1. License number/logo of JCJ in the basement of the site and in the rules (Terms).

2. Compliance of the product with the JCJ resolution framework for Internet games (types of bets, settlement procedure).

3. Availability of KYC/AML policies and transparent T&C bonuses (vager, deadlines, limits).

4. For self-control - reference to the JCJ/MEF self-exclusion form.

Bookmaker Selection Checklist (save)

The JCJ license is specified and verifiable.

Clear settlement rules and list of markets (resolution compliance).

Payments: cards/e-wallets, withdrawal dates (TtW), verification passed.

Responsible Play section, operating limits and pause/self-exclude option.

Dual language support (es-PA/EN) and mobile version/application.

For offline players

Land casinos and slot halls often have cash desks/betting zones licensed by the site or bookmaker partner. Demand is concentrated in Panama City and Port Colon; in the regions - more compact formats. Specify the specific format/operator at the site (branding and rights may differ).

Responsible play and safety

Play only with licensed operators, use limits, check bonus conditions in large print.

If you feel a loss of control, use auto-exclusion on the operator's website or through the JCJ form.

Panama's betting market is a regulated ecosystem under JCJ with local online storefronts (e.g. Betcris. pa) and the presence of international brands (Codere Panamá, Betcha Panamá). Legality is confirmed by the license number and compliance with JCJ resolutions: check the basement of the site, read the rules and use control tools - this is how the game remains safe and predictable.