Suriname's legal system relies on a basic "gambling law" and by-laws that govern terrestrial formats (casinos, lotteries, betting shops).
Supervision and licensing is coordinated by the Gaming Control Board Suriname (GCB) together with the relevant ministries.
For operators, requirements for financial stability, technical accounting, responsible gambling and AML/KYC procedures are mandatory; the minimum access age is set at 18-21 depending on the format.
The tax burden typically includes license fees and gross gaming income (GGR) payments and/or corporation tax; reporting checks and compliance audits are provided.
Advertising, hall placement and working hours are regulated by local permissions, especially in tourist areas.
There is no separate, fully functional law for online gambling yet, so digital products mainly belong to the "gray" zone: local players use foreign sites, and control is carried out through restrictions on advertising and payment channels.
The current agenda is strengthening the rules of responsible play, harmonization with international FATF standards, digital customer identification and the potential creation of a transparent licensing regime for the online segment.
The full history of gambling in Suriname: colonial lotteries, the formation of casinos in Paramaribo, the role of tourism and diaspora, regulation and taxes, lottery and betting markets, going online and challenging responsible gambling. Chronology, cultural context, economic effects, and future scenarios.
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