Legal bookmakers (Suriname)

1) Short: what is considered a legal bookmaker in the country

In Suriname, sports betting is allowed under license, supervised by the State Institute for Gambling Control Board (Gaming Control Board/Toezicht en Controle Kansspelen). In 2023, the main framework Wet Hazardspelen (S.B. 2023 No. 135) was adopted: it enshrines a permissive approach and strict control over operators, including requirements for anti-laundering procedures, accounting and the President's right to approve key licenses (for online casinos; the logic of the "personal" license and approvals applies to the online operation of games).

In news and releases about market inspections, three main retail retailers of bets and lotteries are regularly mentioned: Suribet, Su Live Betting and Canadian Bank Note/Surinaamse Lotto (CBNS) - it was their points that were inspected by the regulator; the same three networks are directly named as falling under the new licensing regulation.

Profile reviews in Suriname also confirm: lotteries and sports betting are legal, but strictly regulated, and Suribet operates on the basis of a state license.

2) Who is now officially represented (retail and online)

Suribet

The largest local network and online platform: website/web office, mobile application, card of betting points, KYC procedures and offline terminals. Lines for sports, live betting and games are available on Suribet resources, verification forms and notifications of legal restrictions are indicated.

SuLiveBetting

A network of points and an online service with a visible sports section; the site features sports markets and "virtual "/instant products. The basement contains technical support, age markings and legal attributes of the platform.

Surinaamse Lotto / CBNS (Canadian Bank Note Suriname)

In addition to lotteries, the Let's Bet section (sports betting and live events) is available on the official Surinaamse Lotto website. Previously, the controllers of the Gaming Control Board conducted checks at CBNS points along with Suribet and SuLiveBetting.

💡 Important. In industry notes, there is a wording that Suribet is the only fully licensed local online platform (at the time of publication of the study). In practice, players see several "brands" in retail/online, but all key retailers are supervised and fall into the perimeter of the new licensing regime. Check the current conditions with the operator and in the regulator announcements.

3) How to distinguish a legal point from a "gray"

1. Mention of the license/operator on the facade/check/site (Suribet, SuLiveBetting, Surinaamse Lotto/CBNS).

2. KYC and age filters: please download ID, indicate date of birth, agree with the rules - the norm for licensed platforms.

3. Support contacts and addresses of points on official resources.

4. Public footprint: social networks, announcements of winners, official news and inspections of the regulator.

If the point does not have an understandable operator/section "Rules," accepts a "cache only" without checks and does not require age confirmation - these are alarming signs.

4) Rules and requirements: what the law says (in general)

License personality and approvals. Wet Hazardspelen stipulates that key permissions are personal; transfer/joint operation without the prior consent of the President and the conclusion of the institute is prohibited. This reduces the risk of "front" shop windows.

Control and sanctions. The law expressly allows for the temporary closure or revocation of a license if conditions are violated, including AML/CFT rules.

Market outline. In official reports, the authorities emphasized that the lottery and betting spheres should be brought to modern standards in order to avoid "black lists" and increase transparency.

(Exact rate limits, lists of permitted markets and age qualifications are published in the operators' rules; identity verification (ID/KYC) - standard.)

5) Where and how to install: channels

Retail outlets in Paramaribo and urban areas (ticket office, terminals, receipt). Location pages are available for Suribet, and SuLiveBetting and CBNS support their own networks and connected retailers.

Online/mobile. Legal sites and applications allow you to replenish your account, make prematch and live bets, check the results and pass KYC. Note the domains: suribet. sr, sulivebetting. sr, surinaamselotto. com (Let's Bet section).

6) Payments and conclusions

Cash in retail + cards/wallets/local methods online - the most common combination among operators. Specify the fees and conversion rate when paying by card, avoid the option of "dynamic conversion" to the card currency. (Practices and interfaces are confirmed by official operator sites.)

Checks/receipts. Keep them until calculation and withdrawal - this is a defense in case of a dispute.

KYC to output. Prepare an ID photo (passport/ID card/driver's card), sometimes a selfie/webcam.

7) Responsible play and safety

Age and access. Licensed platforms implement age filters and require passport data. Do not play "debt" and do not use other people's documents.

Limits and pauses. Set the deposit/rate limit and session time limits; take breaks.

Claims. First - to the operator's support service; in case of serious conflict, record correspondence/checks and contact the Gaming Control Board. The fact of inspections on bookmakers is confirmed by media reports and the regulator.

8) Frequent Questions (FAQs)

Which bookmakers in Suriname are considered "official"?

According to the regulator and local media, the main operators include Suribet, Su Live Betting and Surinaamse Lotto/CBNS (through their own points and online services).

Are there legal online bets?

Yes, local operators have online channels (personal accounts/applications). At the same time, the legislation remains strictly permissive, with KYC and anti-fraud requirements.

How to understand that the point is legal?

Look for operator brand, rules and contacts, check/receipt, age filters and KYC. In the absence of these signs, it is better not to play.

9) Player checklist (Suriname)

I bet only with Suribet/SuLiveBetting/Surinaamse Lotto (CBNS) operators and on their sites/applications.

I check the CCM/age and compliance with the rules before replenishment.

Online I avoid dynamic conversion; check the course/fees.

I keep time and amount limits; I keep the checks until settlement.

In dispute: first, the support of the operator →, if necessary, supervision.

The betting market in Suriname is legal, but tightly regulated: key retail and online brands - Suribet, Su Live Betting, Surinaamse Lotto/CBNS. The new legal framework (Wet Hazardspelen 2023) has strengthened the personality of licenses, approval procedures and compliance control. For the player, this means a simple rule: put only brands with transparent rules, KYC and official channels - this is how you keep your rights, money and calm experience.