Land-based casinos

In Samoa, offline casinos are allowed only with special government permits and in limited quantities.

The priority is the tourist model: hotels can open small gaming halls with tables and slots, but access to the license is associated with high requirements for capital transparency, KYC/AML, player protection (18 +, limits, self-exclusion) and advertising control.

The market remains compact and unstable: projects are possible in the format of resort casinos, but their launch and long-term work depend on strict supervision, compliance with social standards and the stability of tourist flow.

For investors, this means a high entry threshold and the need for local partnerships and impeccable compliance.