Casinos in tourist areas and hotels - Paraguay

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1) Hotel + casino format: where it is common

In Paraguay, many playgrounds are integrated into resorts and hotels: it is convenient for tourists (accommodation, gastronomy, pools/spas and a hall in one complex) and corresponds to the model of permitted operation when authorized by the CONAJZAR regulator. Classic examples are Hotel Casino Acaray in Ciudad del Este, Carnaval Hotel Casino in Encarnación, Amambay Hotel & Casino in Pedro Juan Caballero and Vivant! on the territory of Yacht & Golf Club in the agglomeration of Asuncion.

2) Ciudad del Este: "shopping + casino" at Friendship Bridge

Hotel Casino Acaray is a resort near the Parana River: rooms, spas, pools and a full casino. The official pages confirm the "hotel + casino" format and positioning as an entertainment icon on the triple border.

Casino Del Este - a hall right in the Shopping del Este shopping center, within walking distance from the Brazilian border; convenient "after shopping," note the modern atmosphere and guarded parking.

Useful for a tourist: Acaray is in the inner city and a couple of minutes drive from the commercial hub/bridge; many armor pages emphasize proximity to the shopping area.

3) Encarnacion: waterfront and hotel-casino

Carnaval Hotel Casino combines hotel complex, casino, gastronomy and pool area - a popular option "rest + play" on the costaner of Encarnacion. The sections "Hotel," "Casino," "Turismo" are available on the site and in catalogs.

4) Pedro Juan Caballero: Border resort with casino

Amambay Hotel & Casino - a resort complex near the Brazilian Ponta Pora with a casino, two outdoor pools and recreation infrastructure; reference books and OTAs confirm the format and list of amenities.

5) Asuncion/Lambaré: "resort by the water" and urban leisure

Vivant! located in Resort Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo (Lambaré, Gran Asunción): a large hall with hundreds of slots/electronic tables, near restaurants and a marina; it is convenient for tourists to combine dinner and play. The address and description are available in the guides and on the resort pages.

6) Legal context: who allows and what restrictions

Since 2025, CONAJZAR operates in the DNIT (National Revenue Authority) circuit. Ley 7438/2025 upgraded Ley 1016/1997 and anchored the institutional model; Decreto 3846/2025 regulated the application: authorizations/concessions, documentation, supervision. For visitors, this means: you should play only in permitted locations (official halls/casinos).

Separately, there is a regime for the protection of minors and restrictions on the placement of slots outside licensed halls (Ley 6903/2022 and Decreto 938/2023): machines are prohibited in open public spaces and places where children can see/reach them.

7) How to choose a site for your scenario

"Holiday weekend" → Acaray (views of Parana, spa, pools) or Ambay (two outdoor pool areas, green area).

"Shopping + Fast Play Near the Border" → Casino Del Este at Shopping del Este.

"Embankment and Show" → Carnaval Hotel Casino (Encarnacion).

"Evening by the water in the agglomeration" → Vivant! at Yacht & Golf Club (Lambara).

8) Practical Advice (2025)

1. Age and documents. Entry 18 +; take the passport/ID (follow the rules published by CONAJZAR/DNIT).

2. Watch/dress code. Check on the official pages of hotels/casinos and shopping centers (some of the halls are open late at night, resorts - on an extended schedule).

3. Transportation and parking. In Ciudad del Este, the shopping center has a guarded parking lot; for Acaray and Vivant! convenient taxi/applications in the evening.

4. Responsible play. Avoid illegal sites/sites; in 2025, DNIT/CONAJZAR strengthened controls and modernized procedures.

Paraguay offers a clear map of casinos built into tourist areas and hotel complexes: from Acaray resort and Casino Del Este "shopping lounge" on the triple border to Carnaval in Encarnación, Ambay on the Brazilian border and Vivant! at Yacht & Golf Club in Gran Asuncion. All of them work within the framework of CONAJZAR authorizations (in the DNIT system) and fit different tourist scenarios - "resort relaxation," "shopping marathon," "evening by the water." Plan a visit, check the official status of the site and be aware of the rules of responsible play.