(H1): Jobs in industry (Paraguay)
Why the topic is relevant in 2024-2026
Tourism is growing: in 2024, Paraguay received more than 2.2 million visitors (+ 22% by 2023), which increased the demand for accommodation and entertainment - including casino hotels and event venues.
Regulatory fees on record: CONAJZAR reported that in 2024 PYG was collected 175.768 billion (~ USD 22.2 million), + 11% YoY; in 2025, the department announced the goal of a multiple increase, which indirectly reflects the expansion of turnover and personnel needs.
General revival of the labor market: according to MTESS/IPS, in 2025 the country updated the historical maximum of formal employment (805.793 workers), which sets a positive background for service industries, including the hotel and gaming segment.
Where jobs are created: the "core" and "periphery" of the industry
1) Casino-hotels and entertainment complexes
Examples of anchor employers: Hotel Casino Acaray (Ciudad del Este), Carnaval Hotel Casino (Encarnacion) - publish vacancies for the front office, F&B, gaming and security.
Employment profiles: reception, bar/restaurant, room service, croupier/dealers, pit bosses, cashiers (cage), video control observers, security, maintenance, marketing/events, accounting.
2) Sports betting (retail + online)
Historically - a network of points with a single concessionaire; as the transition to a more competitive model is expected to redistribute and increase roles: cashiers, hall supervisors, traders/coefficient analysts, CRM, risk/fraud. (The trend follows from reforms and rising fees.)
3) Suppliers and outsourcing
IT integrators, surveillance system providers, cleaning, security companies, catering - "indirect" employment around casino hotels and betting.
Role map: what departments do
Playroom (Casino Floor)
Croupier/dealer (roulette, blackjack, baccarat), pit boss, assistant hall manager.
Skills: mathematics at the level of quick calculations, Spanish (plus basic English/Portuguese in border areas), stress resistance, service etiquette.
Cage & Cashiering
Cashier, shift controller, cash report analyst.
Skills: working with cash/terminals, KYC, reporting, attentiveness.
Surveillance & Security
CCTV operators, physical security.
Skills: knowledge of procedures, observation, basic IT skills (video surveillance software).
Marketing & Events
SMM, content, CRM operator, tournament/show organizer.
Skills: copyright in Spanish, basic analytics, supplier coordination.
Hotel & Food & Beverage
Reception, concierge, housekeeping, waiters/bartenders, chefs, spa.
Skills: service communications, cleaning/kitchen standards, knowledge of POS.
IT/Platforms/Support
System administrator, technical support of terminals, payment integrator.
Skills: networks, basic databases, incident monitoring, cyber hygiene.
Compliance and responsible play
KYC/AML officer, responsible gambling specialist.
Skills: identification procedures, reporting to CONAJZAR/DNIT, transaction screening.
Graphs and modes
Shift 24/7 in the casino and a number of hotel services (night shifts, weekends/holidays).
Peak loads during the season of carnivals and event dates, as well as in border cities with an intensive flow of guests.
Remuneration: how to navigate
In Paraguay, from July 1, 2025, the national minimum wage is PYG 2,899,408/month (≈USD 360-365). This is the baseline for starting positions (housekeeping, reception junior, assistants). Real salaries depend on the city, shifts and tips.
Night/weekend bonuses and bonuses/tips are possible in gaming departments, especially in tourist hubs (Ciudad del Este, Encarnación). (Service industry practice.)
IT/Compliance/Supervision is usually paid above the LLE level due to qualifications and responsibilities.
Impact of tourism and locations on employment
Ciudad del Este (trading clusters at the Friendship Bridge) and Encarnacion (resort/carnival) are cities where casino hotels work as "anchors" for nights and events, so recruitment goes all year round.
The growth of inbound tourist flow in 2024 increased employment in hotels, restaurants and entertainment - a direct driver of demand for the front office, F&B and the gaming team.
How reforms and rising fees are turning into jobs
CONAJZAR's record fees for 2024 and growth in 2025 (reported + 14.93% for Jan-Aug) indicate the expansion of operator activities and related employment - from the front office to compliance and IT.
The general acceleration of formal employment in the country (MTESS/IPS data) creates a "corridor" for the professionalization of service teams and the transition from the informal sector to hotels/casinos.
Where to look for vacancies and how to prepare
The pages "Trabaja con nosotros" at casino hotels (Acaray, Carnaval) and publications in social networks are a direct entry channel.
Hotel aggregators (with HR contacts) and local recruiting portals.
Summary: Note Spanish + Basic English/Portuguese; highlight cash discipline, service skills, stress resistance, confident Excel/cash desk software/CRM.
Preparation: for dealers - basic mathematics, distribution practice and table etiquette; for cash desk - working with documents/CCM; for safety - knowledge of procedures and CCTV.
Career tracks (example)
Dealer → senior dealer → pit boss → hall manager.
Cashier (cage) → senior cashier → shift controller → financial controller.
Supervision Operator → Supervisor → Surveillance Manager.
Front Office → Supervisor → Accommodation Manager
CRM Analyst → Marketing Manager → Loyalty/Event Manager.
IT technician → system administrator → IT/integration manager.
KYC Specialist → AML Officer → Compliance Lead.
Responsible play and service standards
Employers train staff to recognize signs of problem play, correctly offer pauses/assistance resources, and comply with player limits; for cash desk and front office - KYC/AML procedures and data protection are important. (Follows from regulatory practice and the role of CONAJZAR/DNIT.)
Summary for HR and applicants
For HR: peak demand - front office, F&B, security, dealers, cash desk, CRM/events; in the background - IT and compliance due to digitalization and reporting requirements. The growth of tourism and fees supports recruitment.
For the applicant: start from the front/checkout/F & B positions, build up soft skills and basic English/Portuguese; focus on MZP as a lower bar, ask about night/weekend and bonuses, invest in Excel/CRM/CCTV software.
Sources and confirmations
Data on tourism (SENATUR/Agencia IP), CONAJZAR fees and dynamics 2025, as well as pages "work with us" casino hotels and publications on the growth of formal employment in the country:- Note: specific salary forks vary by city/shift/tip and employer policy; the material contains the MZP as a guideline, and not the finished rate for the position. For accurate offers, check vacancies on employers' websites and in current ads.