Board games (roulette, poker, blackjack) - Paraguay

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1) Legal foundation: who allows tables

Gambling (including roulette, poker, and blackjack) is only allowed with CONAJZAR authorization on base Ley Nº 1016/1997. In 2025, Ley Nº 7438/2025 is published, which modernizes the 1016th law and enshrines the institutional integration of CONAJZAR in DNIT; DNIT hosts Marco Jurídico on its portal.

The key regulation is Decreto Nº 6206/1999, which authorized CONAJZAR to authorize new forms/modalities of games (important for poker variations/electronic tables).

2) Where Paraguay has live tables (selective)

Casino de Asunción (capital). The official website contains a section "Mesas de Juegos Vivos" (live tables) and pages with basic rules of games, including blackjack.

Hotel Casino Acaray (Ciudad del Este). Directly stated Mini Baccarat, Ruleta, Texas Hold'em, Poker Caribeño, Blackjack.

Amambay Hotel & Casino (Pedro Juan Caballero). By facility profiles - roulette, blackjack, poker (Texas/Caribeño); poker tournaments/promos also meet.

💡 Tip: See the casino/hotel pages and their social networks for up-to-date table sets and schedules, as the pool of games and limits may vary by day/season.

3) Game rules in brief (what awaits a rookie)

Roulette. European/US version, internal/external rates, standard grid payments; electronic roulettes are also found in the capital's halls.

Blackjack (21). Play against the dealer, the goal is to score closer to 21 without brute force; basic rules and tips are published at Asuncion casinos.

Poker. Often in Texas Hold'em and Caribeño format; Acaray regularly hosts promotional events and tournaments.

4) Age, access and protection of minors

Entrance to the halls - only 18 + with a document. Additionally, Ley Nº 6903/2022 and Decreto Nº 938/2023 are in effect, tightening the protection of minors (including the placement of gaming devices outside licensed halls).

5) Tax on cash winnings

Cash prizes from players are subject to a deduction of 8% IRP (personal income tax) - the procedure is fixed by Decreto Nº 4661/2020. In practice, this means withholding at the source when paying the winnings.

6) How to choose a table and prepare

Limits and currency. In the capital's halls, the main calculation is in Guarani (PYG); minimum/maximum rates depend on desk and shift. Casino de Asunción tourist reviews directly remind you to change currency in advance.

Etiquette and house rules.

take up space only when ready to play;

lay out the chips after the dealer announces "no more bets" (for roulette);
photo/video in the "pit" is often limited by the rules of the room. (Look out for casino stands/listings and "Reglas" sections.)

Tournaments and events. Follow the announcements from Acaray and other objects - poker series and promotions appear regularly (for example, Acaray tournament announcements).

7) Why it is important to play only in permitted places

CONAJZAR publishes materials and solutions on DNIT/MEF portals; licensed operator status and "Marco Jurídico" updates are available publicly. The game in illegal points/sites is regarded as clandestina, and the regulator has strengthened control after the reform.

In Paraguay, live tables are on display at key casinos in 2025 - from Casino de Asunción to Acaray and Amambay resorts. Basic rules and formats (roulette, blackjack, Texas/Caribeño) are available on the official pages and depend on the grid of a particular hall. You should play only with operators authorized by CONAJZAR, observing the age tolerance, internal rules at home and taking into account the 8% deduction from cash winnings. Before your visit, check the table schedule and minimum bets at the selected casino - and take the document with you.